The Global Fund Board

The Global Fund Board is responsible for overall governance of the Global Fund and guides the development of the core business model.

The Board approves (or rejects) country proposals based on the recommendations made by the Technical Review Panel. It also decides whether or not to continue funding under grant renewal.

The Board includes representatives of donor and recipient governments, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector (including businesses and foundations) and communities affected by AIDS, TB and malaria. Key international development partners, including the World Health Organisation, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the World Bank also participate as nonvoting members.

Specific role of the board in performance-based funding

• During proposal development the Board approves (or rejects) country proposals based on recommendations made by the Technical Review Panel and availability of funds.
• For grant renewal, the Board decides whether or not to commit additional resources to cover the remaining period of a proposal. The Board’s decision is based on review of the Secretariat’s recommendation.

More information about the Board