Countries in the West and Central Africa region face major challenges in developing concept notes for their next Global Fund grant applications, in the context of the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus. Figure 1: Mapping COVID-19 in Africa; image from 17 March 2020 Source: WHO website While the African continent initially appeared to be relatively spared by the coronavirus,…
Fiscal agents reduce financial risks within Global Fund grants but do not build implementer capacity
Fiscal agents have been part of the Global Fund Financial management system in countries with high or moderate fiduciary risks since 2012. According to the Global Fund Guidelines on Financial Risk Management, fiscal agents reduce financial risks originating from weak financial management of principal or sub-recipients of Global Fund grants. This article aims to foster an understanding of the place…
ALLOCATIONS INCREASE OF $780 MILLION TO WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA IN 2020-2022 FUNDING CYCLE WILL SPEED UP PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING THE GLOBAL GOALS BY 2030
Christelle Boulanger