In December 2018, ICASO published a report entitled “No Such Accountability on the Ground: A Rapid Appraisal of Community Engagement in Malawi’s Global Fund Process,” which highlights successes and challenges in Malawi’s Global Fund program for the 2017-2019 funding cycle, with a specific focus on community-led advocacy and monitoring efforts.… Read more
ICASO and APCASO are proud to announce a partnership to provide technical assistance to implementers of Global Fund-supported programs to reduce barriers to HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria services. In March the organizations were jointly awarded an “indefinite quantity contract” to provide services through the Global Fund’s Human Rights Strategic Initiative.… Read more
“No Such Accountability is Available on the Ground”
A Rapid Appraisal of Community Engagement in Malawi’s Global Fund Processes
In 2017, ICASO supported a local partner—Health and Rights Education Programme (HREP)—to facilitate meaningful and impactful community engagement in Global Fund processes in Malawi.… Read more
This briefing paper outlines the ways in which ICASO sees the Global Fund continuing to engage with communities and civil society around the world. It was prepared in consultation with a number of key community representatives who have had a long history with working with the Global Fund. The paper clearly indicates how we believe that the Global Fund can extend its commitment to community engagement and partnership opportunities.… Read more
This information note is an update of the alert prepared by ICASO in 2015 to provide advice to civil society and community groups on how to engage in grant-making activities once a funding request has been developed. Following the submission of a funding request to the Global Fund, there continues to be a critical role for communities and civil society to play.… Read more
