This document discusses locally raised funds (LRF) for the Global Water Partnership South Asia regional office. It notes that there are 6 country water partnerships in the region excluding Afghanistan and Maldives. It defines LRF and states that contributions received directly by regional/country offices do not need to go through the Global Water Partnership office, but summary information must be provided. The document discusses how LRF are reported in GWP's annual financial reports and annual report to provide accountability to core donors. It also addresses challenges in balancing financial reports when including LRF received and spent by country partnerships.