--- title: "Bench. 4: Targeting Strategy" slug: "bench-4-targeting-strategy" description: "Establish a targeting strategy with WFP's step-by-step process, ensuring synergy with partners and addressing risks for maximum impact." updated: 2026-10-06T19:34:45Z published: 2026-10-06T19:34:45Z canonical: "vamresources.manuals.wfp.org/bench-4-targeting-strategy" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://vamresources.manuals.wfp.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Bench. 4: Targeting Strategy COs shall, for the duration of the CSP, establish a targeting strategy outlining interlinkages across activities and with partners (benchmark 4 of the Targeting Assurance Framework). **To support the drafting of the strategy, COs can use the below steps and templates:** | **Creation Step** | English Templates | French Templates | Spanish Templates | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. Creation of the cross-functional Targeting Working Group ([see benchmark 14](/test/docs/bench-14-twg)) | | | | | 1. Launch of the targeting strategy effort in the Targeting Working Group | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/Targeting Strategy – TWG Launch.pptx)Targeting Strategy – TWG Launch3.73 MB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/Targeting Strategy – TWG Launch.pptx) | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/2TARGE~1(2).PPT)2TARGE~13.77 MB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/2TARGE~1(2).PPT) | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/2TARGE~2.PPT)2TARGE~23.75 MB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/2TARGE~2.PPT) | | 1. Draft interview questions for the various stakeholders | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/Targeting Strategy – Interview Questions.pptx)Targeting Strategy – Interview Questions3.74 MB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/Targeting Strategy – Interview Questions.pptx) | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/3TARGE~1(1).PPT)3TARGE~13.74 MB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/3TARGE~1(1).PPT) | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/3TARGE~2.PPT)3TARGE~23.72 MB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/3TARGE~2.PPT) | | 1. Present findings and gaps from interviews to the TWG | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/Targeting Strategy – TWG Interview Update.pptx)Targeting Strategy – TWG Interview Update3.71 MB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/Targeting Strategy – TWG Interview Update.pptx) | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/4TARGE~1(1).PPT)4TARGE~13.75 MB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/4TARGE~1(1).PPT) | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/4TARGE~2.PPT)4TARGE~23.73 MB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/4TARGE~2.PPT) | | 1. Use the discussion to start drafting the Targeting Strategy | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/Targeting Strategy - Draft.docx)Targeting Strategy - Draft213.75 KB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/Targeting Strategy - Draft.docx) | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/5TARGE~1(1).DOC)5TARGE~1214.54 KB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/5TARGE~1(1).DOC) | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/5TARGE~2.DOC)5TARGE~2207.80 KB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/5TARGE~2.DOC) | | 1. Share with Targeting Working Group for review | | | | | 1. Discuss main contention points in the Targeting Working Group | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/Targeting Strategy - TWG Decisions.pptx)Targeting Strategy - TWG Decisions1.99 MB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/Targeting Strategy - TWG Decisions.pptx) | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/7TARGE~1(1).PPT)7TARGE~12.02 MB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/7TARGE~1(1).PPT) | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/7TARGE~2.PPT)7TARGE~22.01 MB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/7TARGE~2.PPT) | | 1. Review the Targeting Strategy based on decisions | | | | | 1. Repeat steps 6 to 8 as needed | | | | | 1. Finalize the Targeting Strategy | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/Targeting Strategy - Final Template.pptx)Targeting Strategy - Final Template696.36 KB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/Targeting Strategy - Final Template.pptx) | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/10TARG~1(1).PPT)10TARG~1697.29 KB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/10TARG~1(1).PPT) | [](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/10TARG~2.PPT)10TARG~2696.82 KB[](https://cdn.document360.io/74825741-e181-4c95-accb-192580befc7b/Images/Documentation/10TARG~2.PPT) | > [!TIP] > Best Practice > > Have a look at WFP Tanzania’s Targeting Strategy [here](https://docs.wfp.org/api/documents/WFP-0000172755/download/). **The strategy should include:** - Strategic issues of importance and their impact on the targeting strategy (e.g., do no harm, conflict sensitivity, protection, etc.) - Complementarity between WFP’s targeting and specific partners’ targeting to achieve the highest possible impact - Synergies across the CSP strategic outcomes - An overarching scenario on potential modifications/adaptations in the event of funding shortfalls - Mentions of the internal and external coordination mechanisms for the planning and execution of targeting and prioritization decisions - Risks and actions to mitigate targeting risks **Existing and potential partners should also be engaged during the targeting strategy development to reflect synergies.** > [!NOTE] > **Feedback** > > Answer the question “Was this article helpful?” below to open the pop-up and leave feedback on this article. ## Related - [Targeting Assurance Framework](/targeting-assurance-framework.md)