Five-Year Evaluation Study Area 2 Results
Global Fund Partner Environment at Global & Country Levels

Summary:

Study Area 2 of the Five-Year Evaluation describes the complex environment of partnerships at the global and country levels and some of the impact of these relationships on the successful implementation of Global Fund grants. The study found that six years into the implementation of its unique model, the Global Fund has made notable and significant contributions towards its original aims. While recognizing the overall achievements of the Global Fund during its first six years of operation, Study Area 2 highlighted a number of areas where improvements are required in the establishment of more effective partnerships.

Background:

The Five-Year Evaluation is an independent, Board-mandated evaluation being conducted under the oversight of the Technical Evaluation Reference Group (TERG). Study Area 1 of the Five-Year Evaluation was completed in November 2007 and examined the organizational efficiency and effectiveness of the Global Fund, its progress to date and critical areas for improvement. The study of the Global Fund’s partner environment in 16 countries and at the global level (Study Area 2) was presented to the Board in November 2008. The examination of impact on the three diseases in 18 countries (Study Area 3) is ongoing with data collection and analysis efforts at country level nearing completion. Both the Study Area 3 final report and the final Five-Year Evaluation Synthesis Report, which will synthesize the findings and recommendations from all three study areas, will be reviewed by the Global Fund Board at its meeting in May 2009.

Five-Year Evaluation Study Area 2: Global Fund Partner Environment