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Global Fund Proposal Development in Guinea: Round 10 Malaria. Sarah Weber Catholic Relief Services 23 March 2011. CRS and the Global Fund. 32 p rojects in 22 countries, worth more than $93 million to date. Currently PR in 3 countries; named PR in 3 countries under Round 10.
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Global Fund Proposal Development in Guinea: Round 10 Malaria Sarah Weber Catholic Relief Services 23 March 2011
CRS and the Global Fund • 32 projects in 22 countries, worth more than $93 million to date. • Currently PR in 3 countries; named PR in 3 countries under Round 10. • SR for 28 projects to date. • Meets with GF 2-3 times a year and attends regional GF meetings as well. • Member of consultative group to the Global Fund Board of Directors, advising the Northern NGO Board member/delegation. • Leads Civil Society Principal Recipient Network, a group of implementers officially recognized by the Global Fund.
Guinea Proposal Development - background • CRS leads malaria consortium of international agencies in Guinea • Round 6 malaria grant ongoing – MOH PR • Round 9 proposal not approved; revised and resubmitted for Round 10 • Political instability resulted in a vacuum at the Ministry
FBO outcomes and successes CRS and FBOs more credible to CCM • Recognition of what civil society can contribute • Better understanding of FBOs in development • Demonstrated consistent collaboration with PNLP and CCM
Challenges • Leadership capacity and availability • Balancing efficiency with participatory processes • Ministry of Health participation
Successful strategies • Develop key working relationships beforehand • Plan early, start early: have a roadmap • Ensure sufficient staff availability and organize your team • Offer in-kind support: workspace, an intern, document review, etc.