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ABSTRACT In his third article on the UNDP as principal recipient, Aidspan Senior Editor Karanja Kinyanjui looks at what the UN body has done to build capacity of national systems in countries where it operates as interim PR.
ABSTRACT According to two reports recently released, the cancellation of Round 11 has had a significant impact on programmes, particularly those being implemented by civil society organisations. The reports were based on surveys conducted by (a) the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa and the Open Society Foundations; and (b) UNAIDS. Programme scale-up and even some essential life-saving interventions that were planned by countries were halted.
ABSTRACT Both the International Harm Reduction Network and UNAIDS have released tools to assist Round 11 applicants.
ABSTRACT Several new publications have been released a reference guide on strengthening health systems (HSS) through Round 11 Global Fund proposals; a manual on faith-based organisations and the Global Fund; an action alert on Round 11; and a resource kit from the World Health Organization and UNAIDS.
ABSTRACT An upcoming High-Level Meeting on universal health coverage at the United Nations’ 74th General Assembly is raising questions about how multilateral institutions, like the Global Fund, can contribute. Observers point to the specific role the Fund can play in protecting marginalized communities and human rights. But they also warn that there could be potential conflicts over funding priorities.
ABSTRACT Wycliffe Muga says: "Everybody dropped the ball here [regarding UNAIDS support for Round 8 applicants] – the civil society groups that pressured UNAIDS to take action, but didn't do so until well after the Call for Proposals; UNAIDS itself, for not getting moving on this until it was pushed by the civil society groups; and those many CCMs that delayed strategizing regarding their Global Fund applications until months later than they should."
ABSTRACT The main decision points are summarised.
ABSTRACT A total of 334 people have applied for the position of Executive Director of the Fund. A board committee interviewed about a dozen leading candidates this week. The committee will recommend a shortlist of five of these for consideration and final selection at the board meeting that takes place at the start of November.
ABSTRACT A total of 334 people have applied for the position of Executive Director of the Fund. A board committee interviewed about a dozen leading candidates this week. The committee will recommend a shortlist of five of these for consideration and final selection at the board meeting that takes place at the start of November.
ABSTRACT According to UN data, the number of people with HIV in India is 5.1 million, behind S. Africa with 5.6 m. But, "I don't believe in the official statistics. India is already in first place," Feachem said.
