Analytical report 'Theory and practice of involving non-governmental stakeholders in CCM activities, based on practices in selected countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia'
7am, Jan. 29
The aim of this report is to provide a summary of approaches to the process of selection (i.e. election) of CCM members representing the non-governmental sector. It also highlights related problems in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) whilst reviewing potentially effective practices of non-governmental constituencies (NGC) engagement in CCM activities and offering recommendations for improvement.
Firstly, this document is intended for non-governmental actors involved in the implementation of programmes supported by the Global Fund in EECA who, although not being CCM members, are interested in the effective functioning of this mechanism in their country and would benefit from meaningful participation of their legitimate representatives in CCMs. This report may also be a useful tool for current CCM members, including those from international and governmental agencies, as well as the staff of the Global Fund Secretariat.
The information in this report will help civil society groups better understand their rights in relation to effective participation in CCM activities and procedures. It will also outline rules for new members representing various non-governmental constituencies so as they can be legitimately selected to CCMs, and act in a transparent and accountable manner which is clear for those who voted for them. Existing CCM NGC members, in turn, will be more aware of their own rights and responsibilities, including those towards the constituencies that they represent in CCMs.
CCM members representing other sectors could benefit from this report through widening the scope of their knowledge about effective practices of engaging non-governmental actors in CCM activities, whilst acknowledging the need to enforce their rights and enable meaningful participation in CCM work.
The Global Fund Secretariat members will also find information about developments in some countries of the region associated with their adherence to CCM minimum requirements 4 and 5 of the Global Fund.
The report ends with a tangible set of recommendations for CCMs, non-governmental actors and staff of the Global Fund Secretariat.
