Funds Allocated refers to the financial resources officially earmarked or budgeted by a government or organisation for specific purposes or initiatives. These allocations represent planned expenditures and financial commitments that have been approved through formal budgetary processes. Essentially, allocated funds are promises of financial support that indicate policy priorities and intended investments, but they remain theoretical until they are actually spent. Think of fund allocation as setting aside money in designated envelopes for future use, creating a financial roadmap for the year ahead.

Funds Disbursed represents the actual money that has been released, paid out, or transferred from the allocating entity to recipients. This is the practical implementation of financial plans—when theoretical commitments become tangible support. Disbursement occurs when funds flow from government accounts to implementing agencies, recipient countries, or specific projects. The disbursed amount reflects the real-world execution of financial intentions and provides a measure of how effectively planned support is being delivered. Disbursement transforms paper commitments into concrete economic activity.