Overview
Twenty years after we were created in 2002, the Global Fund partnership has saved over 44 million lives – nearly halving the number of deaths caused by AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. However, with fewer than 10 years until the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 deadline, the world is off track to reach the global targets for HIV, TB and malaria. The COVID-19 pandemic has further derailed progress, eliminating years of hard-won gains.
At the same time, the world’s attention is, more than ever, focused on health and the importance of protecting our societies from infectious disease threats. COVID-19 has galvanized public awareness in a way that has built enormous public support for investing in health.
It is in this context that the Global Fund has developed its next bold, agile, and collaborative six-year Strategy, which will commence in 2023 and whose impact will be measured through 2030. The 2023-2028 Global Fund Strategy: Fighting Pandemics and Building a Healthier and More Equitable World sets out how the Global Fund aims to contribute to the achievement of the ambitious 2030 targets for HIV, TB, malaria, and health for all, as set out in Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being.
Global Fund Strategy (2023-2028)
Fighting Pandemics and Building a Healthier and More Equitable World
The Global Fund Strategy: Fighting Pandemics and Building a Healthier and More Equitable World was approved at the 46th Board Meeting. It sets out how the Global Fund partnership aims to accelerate impact towards the 2030 horizon and contribute to a world free of the burden of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, with better, more equitable health for all.
The Strategy publication will be available in December.
The Strategy was developed through a highly consultative two-year process, guided by the Global Fund Strategy Committee and Board, and by input and evidence provided by Global Fund partners, including through the Open Consultation on Strategy Development, and the 6th Partnership Forums. The wealth of recommendations and perspectives collected throughout the Strategy development process were used to develop the Strategy Framework [ download in English | Français ] , which was approved by the Global Fund Board in July 2021, and then the Strategy Narrative [ download in English | Français ] , which was approved at the 46th Board Meeting in November 2021.
The Strategy’s primary goal is to end AIDS, TB and malaria, with people and communities at the center of all our work. Achievement of the Strategy’s primary goal is underpinned by four mutually reinforcing contributory objectives: Maximizing People-centered Integrated Systems for Health to Deliver Impact, Resilience and Sustainability, with integrated, people-centered systems for health at their core; Maximizing the Engagement and Leadership of Most Affected Communities to Leave No One Behind; Maximizing Health Equity, Gender Equality and Human Rights; and Mobilizing Increased Resources. The Strategy has an evolving objective to contribute to pandemic preparedness and response, working in partnership with other global health actors to strengthen the resilience of HIV, TB and malaria programs and systems for health to pandemic threats. These efforts will continue to be delivered through the Global Fund’s inclusive, country-driven, multistakeholder partnership model. The Strategy sets out the roles, accountabilities and strengthened collaboration needed across partners to accelerate the pace of impact.
Strategy development timeline
The inputs received throughout the two-year Strategy development process were used by the Global Fund Secretariat, Strategy Committee and Board to develop the post-2022 Global Fund Strategy Framework and Narrative. The Strategy was approved at the 46th Board Meeting.
With the Strategy now approved, preparations are starting to be made for its implementation, including the development of the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Framework and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the performance of the next Strategy, and preparations for the next cycle of grants. The Strategy’s approval will also inform preparations for the Seventh Replenishment in 2022.
6th Partnership Forums
From 2 February to 15 March 2021, approximately 350 representatives from across the Global Fund partnership came together for the 6th Partnership Forums to review input, evidence, and guidance received on Strategy development and to help identify areas of future focus for the next Global Fund Strategy. Four summary reports are available that capture the key points and recommendations for the next Global Fund Strategy elucidated through the 6th Partnership Forums.
Open Consultation
The Open Consultation on Strategy development served as an avenue for critical input into the Strategy development process. The Open Consultation received over 325 submissions representing more than 5,500 individuals from across the Global Fund partnership, from May 2020 to 1 January 2021. Please refer to the final synthesis of the Open Consultation [ download in English | Français ] for more detail.
Global Fund & Partner Resources
A wealth of input and evidence from across the Global Fund partnership has informed the development of the 2023-2028 Global Fund Strategy. A selection of key resources is available in our Global Fund and Partner Resources section.