undisbursed

Definition

Refers to funds or money that have been allocated for a project but have not yet been paid out or distributed to the intended recipients.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'disburse,' which comes from the Old French 'desbourser,' meaning 'to take from a purse' or 'to spend.'

In the news

The article uses this term to specify the significant portions of World Bank funding that remain unused for the Balochistan flood resilience project, highlighting the gap between available resources and project progress.

WB points to delays in Balochistan flood project

Business Recorder

Related words