LocationsCountry Coordinating Mechanism: The Key to Effective Collaboration with the Global Fund
December 23, 2024
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria operates in 129 countries worldwide, investing in sustainable and resilient healthcare systems.
A crucial mechanism for successfully engaging with the Global Fund is the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), a body responsible for planning, implementation, and evaluation of grants. In Belarus, the CCM has been supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) since 2017.
The CCM serves as a vital platform for shaping national strategies to combat HIV and tuberculosis, bringing together government officials, UN agencies, and key population groups affected by these diseases.
A key indicator of the CCM’s effectiveness is its members' thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the Global Fund's requirements and recommendations, as well as familiarity with the operations of similar structures.
To maintain high standards of expertise, an orientation session for the CCM in Belarus was held in December with support from UNDP. During the event, CCM representatives, including those from government, NGOs, UN agencies, and academia, gained valuable insights into the principles and goals of the Global Fund, its new strategy for 2023–2028, and the CCM’s role in its implementation.
The training was conducted by Dr Ketavan Chkhatarashvili, a Global Fund expert and UNDP consultant.
With over 25 years of experience, Ketevan Chkhatarashvili has collaborated with donor organisations and international agencies in more than 20 countries. Since the Global Fund’s establishment in 2002, she has played a key role in developing CCMs as governance structures for healthcare systems and mechanisms for engaging with the Global Fund. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with CCMs in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, delivering training sessions and supporting the establishment of managerial and regulatory frameworks.
During the training in Minsk, Dr Chkhatarashvili pointed out the effectiveness of the CCM's work in Belarus:
"To apply for and utilise a Global Fund grant, each CCM must meet eligibility criteria and undergo an assessment based on governance, transparency, and inclusivity standards. The evaluation of the CCM's performance in Belarus, in line with the Global Fund's requirements, demonstrated a high level of competence and efficiency. The approval of the Global Fund’s core grant for 2025-2027, aimed at supporting HIV and tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care in Belarus, is another proof its strong performance and underscores the invaluable contribution of the CCM."
Related
content
content
