For ten years, the UNDP's Green Commodities Programme (GCP), with crucial support from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), has been working to transform commodity sectors in countries like Indonesia and Peru. But a critical question remained: How do you measure the true impact of a decade of complex, multi-stakeholder work?

The answer wasn't in counting single trees planted, but in capturing the systemic shifts that make sustainable growth possible.

Presenting to SECO leadership in Bern, the GCP team introduced a powerful new framework to quantify its impact, focusing on three fundamental pillars of systems change. The results were stunning, demonstrating a tangible contribution to a larger movement.

Pillar 1: Policy Alignment - Changing the Rules of the Game

The work has led to concrete, high-level policy changes that redefine entire sectors.

• In Indonesia: The government now formally acknowledges deforestation linked to palm oil and has integrated mandatory conservation measures for high-value forests within palm oil concessions.
• In Peru: The National Coffee Action Plan sparked a complete overhaul of the country's coffee legal framework, leading to better support for farmers, improved conditions for workers, and enhanced access to lucrative international markets.

Pillar 2: Participatory Governance - Uniting Voices for Change

The GCP’s platforms broke down silos and fostered unprecedented collaboration.

• The private sector actively helped shape national policy frameworks.
• In Indonesia, governance was significantly strengthened through improved coordination between ministries and between national and subnational governments.

This approach resonated deeply with partners. As Julia Majail from the Sabah JASPO Secretariat in Malaysia noted, GCP brought "Effective Collaborative Action... a human-centred approach that became the heart of our journey. We nurtured trust, strengthened bonds, and this inspired genuine commitment."

Pillar 3: Unlocking Finance - Catalyzing Investment

Perhaps the most powerful measure of impact is the mobilization of capital. SECO and UNDP’s catalytic funding has shifted investment patterns on a massive scale.

• In both Indonesia and Peru, GCP’s work has been instrumental in unlocking significant public investment for commodity sustainability through national funds and programs.
• This, combined with shifting private sector investment, led to a staggering $2 Billion USD mobilized for sustainable commodities in recent years.

The Momentum Builds

This framework shows that the foundation for lasting change is firmly in place. The work is now scaling, moving from national policy to local action.

Dida Gardera, from Indonesia's Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, confirmed the value of the joint work: “The GCP platform offers not only technical support, but also a space for continuous dialogue and shared accountability.”

Pujuh Kurniawan of Wilmar Group sees it firsthand: “The momentum is growing as more actors including local governments begin to engage... Once local leaders are informed and engaged, they tend to offer their support, leveraging their regional autonomy to drive sustainable practices forward.”

The legacy of a decade of work isn’t just in documents or plans; it’s in aligned policies, stronger governance, billions invested, and, most importantly, in the growing collective belief that a sustainable future for commodities is not just possible—it is already happening.