UNDP and the Global Fund at work in Tajikistan
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Channel: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism
HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria claim close to 4 million lives annually, and threaten stability and development in many countries. UNDP partners with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) to support delivery of programmes that prevent, treat and care for people affected by these diseases in countries facing exceptionally difficult circumstances. When requested by the Global Fund, UNDP takes over the administration of Global Fund HIV, TB and malaria grants on an interim basis. UNDP manages the grants, as Principal Recipient, while simultaneously developing capacity of governments or national civil society entities to assume full responsibility for implementation over time. UNDP also promotes inclusion of human rights and gender equality initiatives into Global Fund grants and ensures that funding reaches vulnerable populations. As of June 2013, UNDP is implementing grants in 25 countries amounting to US $1.6 billion. With its long-term country presence, operational capacity and accountability framework, UNDP provides an important service to the Global Fund. UNDP can deliver funds, procure goods, provide fiduciary oversight, and manage risk in the most challenging country situations, thus making a significant contribution to the achievement of health-related Millennium Development Goals in those countries.
