Board Meetings

Geneva, Switzerland, 14 – 16 November 2023

The Board of the Global Fund held its Fiftieth Meeting between 14 and 16 of November 2023.

• Global Fund Board Hails Recovery in Fight Against HIV, TB and Malaria After COVID-19 Setbacks, Commits to Strengthen Investments in Climate-Resilient Health Systems
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• Report of the Executive Director
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• Report of the 50th Board Meeting
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Ha Noi, Viet Nam, 10 – 11 May 2023

The Board of the Global Fund held its Forty-Ninth Meeting between the 10th and the 11th of May 2023 in Han Noi, Viet Nam.

On April 21, the Global Fund Board selected Lady Roslyn Morauta as Chair and Bience Gawanas as Vice-Chair, bringing two women with an exceptional level of leadership and international expertise to the governance of the Global Fund. As of the conclusion of the Board Meeting, Lady Morauta and Advocate Gawanas start their three-year terms as Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively.

• Global Fund Board Reaffirms Strong Commitment Towards Ending Epidemics Amid Growing Threats to Global Health
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• Global Fund Selects Roslyn Morauta as Board Chair and Bience Gawanas as Vice-Chair
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Geneva / Virtual sessions, 15 – 17 November 2022

The Board of the Global Fund held its Forty-Eighth Meeting between the 15th and the 17th of November 2022.

• Global Fund Board Hails Record-Breaking Seventh Replenishment Final Outcome of US$15.7 Billion

Geneva / Virtual sessions, 10 – 12 May 2022

The Board of the Global Fund held its Forty-Seventh Meeting between the 10th and the 12th of May 2022.

• Global Fund Board Calls for Global Mobilization Ahead of Crucial Seventh Replenishment and Gets Ready for Implementation of New Strategy
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Virtual sessions, 8 – 10 November 2021

The Board of the Global Fund held its Forty-Sixth Meeting on the 8th and the 10th of November 2021.

• Board Decision Document: Approval of the Global Fund Strategy Narrative
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Virtual sessions, 22 July 2021

The Board of the Global Fund held an Extraordinary Board Meeting on the 22nd of July 2021.

Virtual sessions, 11 – 12 May 2021

The Board of the Global Fund held its Forty-Fifth Meeting on the 11th and the 12th of May 2021.

Virtual sessions, 11 – 12 November 2020

The Board of the Global Fund held its Forty-Fourth Meeting on the 11th and the 12th of November 2020.

• Global Fund Board signals strong commitment to sustain the fight against HIV, TB, malaria while supporting the global response to COVID-19

Virtual sessions, 14 – 15 May 2020

The Board of the Global Fund held its Forty-Third Meeting on the 14th and the 15th of May 2020. 

• News Release: Global Fund Board Members Unite to Fight

Geneva, Switzerland, 14 – 15 November 2019

The Board of the Global Fund held its Forty-Second Meeting on the 14th and the 15th of November 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Geneva, Switzerland, 15-16 May 2019

The Board of the Global Fund held its Forty-First Meeting on the 15th and the 16th of May 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

• Global Fund Board Steps Up the Fight Against AIDS, TB and Malaria

Geneva, Switzerland, 14-15 November 2018

The Board of the Global Fund held its Fortieth Meeting on the 14th and the 15th of November in Geneva, Switzerland.

• Global Fund Strengthens Efforts toward Ending Epidemics

Skopje, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 9-10 May 2018

The Board of the Global Fund held its Thirty-Ninth Meeting on the 9th and the 10th of May in Skopje, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

• Global Fund Board Strengthens Sustainability and Domestic Financing

Geneva, Switzerland, 14-15 November 2017

The Board of the Global Fund held its Thirty-Eighth Meeting on the 14th and the 15th of November in Geneva, Switzerland.

• Global Fund Appoints Peter Sands as Executive Director

Kigali, Rwanda, 3-4 May 2017

The Board of the Global Fund held its Thirty-Seventh Meeting on the 3rd and the 4th of May in Kigali, Rwanda.

• Global Fund Accelerates Efforts To End Epidemics
• Global Fund Board Selects New Chair and Vice-Chair

Montreux, Switzerland, 16-17 November 2016

The Board of the Global Fund held its Thirty-Sixth Meeting on the 16th and the 17th of November 2016 in Montreux, Switzerland.

• Global Fund Launches Search for Next Executive Director

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, 26 - 27 April 2016

The Board of the Global Fund held its Thirty-Fifth Meeting on the 26th and the 27th of April 2016 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

• Global Fund Board Approves Strategy 2017-2022

Geneva, Switzerland, 16-17 November 2015

The Board of the Global Fund held its Thirty-Fourth Meeting on the 16th and the 17th of November 2015 in Geneva, Switzerland.

• Global Fund Board Approves New Strategic Framework

Geneva, Switzerland, 31 March - 1 April 2015

The Board of the Global Fund held its Thirty-Third Meeting on 31 March and 1 April 2015 in Geneva, Switzerland.

• Evolving the Global Fund for Greater Impact in a Changing Global Landscape - Report of the Development Continuum Working Group
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• Global Fund Board Selects New Chair and Vice-Chair  
• Global Fund Affirms Commitment to Resilient Health Systems

Montreux, Switzerland, 20-21 November 2014

The Board of the Global Fund held its Thirty-Second Meeting on the 20th and the 21st of November in Montreux, Switzerland.

• Global Fund Board Considers Strategy, Governance, Ethics
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Jakarta, Indonesia, 6-7 March 2014

The Board of the Global Fund held its Thirty-First Meeting from the 6th to the 7th of March in Jakarta, Indonesia.

• Gender Equality Central to Global Fund’s Next Steps
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• Global Fund Board Moves Forward on New Funding Model
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• Global Fund Board Meeting to Finalize New Funding Model
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• U.S. Signals Consistent Commitment to Global Health
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Geneva, Switzerland, 7-8 November 2013

The Board of the Global Fund held its Thirtieth Meeting from the 7th to the 8th of November in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Board focused its deliberations on two main issues. The Board approved a revision of the Policy on Eligibility Criteria, Counterpart Financing Requirements and Prioritization of Proposals for Funding (ECFP) in preparation for the launch of a new funding model in March 2014.

The Board also agreed on a corporate Key Performance Indicator framework to track the progress of the Global Fund over the 2014-2016 period. The framework was developed through consultations with implementers, technical partners and donors

The Board also approved a new leadership for its standing committees, as well as a revision to the Whistle-blowing policy underlining that all Global Fund stakeholders, including Secretariat staff, Local Fund Agents, Principal Recipients, Country Coordinating Mechanisms members, and Board members, have a duty to report misconduct occurring in relation to any of the Global Fund’s activities.

• Global Fund Board Predicts Strong Replenishment
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Colombo, Sri Lanka, 18 - 19 June 2013

The Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria held its Twenty-Ninth Meeting from the 18th to the 19th of June in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

At the meeting, the Board selected Martin O’Malley as Inspector General, for a six-year term. The Board also acknowledged the services of the outgoing Chair Simon Bland, and Vice-Chair Mphu Ramatlapeng.

Geneva, Switzerland, 14 - 15 November 2012

The Board of Directors of the Global Fund decided on three main issues at its 28th Meeting.

The Board selected Mark Dybul as new Executive Director, as part of a broad transformation process to implement a strategy of investing for impact.

The Board also approved the elements of a new funding model and decided to launch a transition to the new model immediately.

The Board also approved to integrate the Affordable Medicines Facility - malaria (AMFm) into core Global Fund grant management and financial processes, following an orderly transition period in 2013. The decision was reached after extensive consultations with implementers, technical partners and donors about lessons learned from a pilot phase of AMFm.

Statements of Support on Executive Director Appointment

On 15 November 2012, Ambassador Mark R. Dybul was appointed the next Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. He will assume his new role in early 2013.

"Mark has played a pivotal role in the global AIDS response, and he is the right man to lead the Global Fund in pursuit of our shared vision of a world free of AIDS. Under his dynamic leadership of PEPFAR—from helping write the blueprint to becoming the U.S. global ambassador—Mark was instrumental in overseeing the greatest expansion of lifesaving AIDS treatment in history. My colleagues and I at the World Bank Group warmly welcome his appointment and look forward to working with him closely in his new capacity at the Global Fund."
Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank Group

“I commend the Board of the Global Fund on the selection of Ambassador Mark Dybul as its new Executive Director. Mark is a superb choice for this crucial role. I’ve had the privilege of working with Mark as a member of Malaria No More’s Board of Directors, and I know him to be an individual of the highest integrity with a profound commitment to improving the health and the lives of those facing disease. He brings to his new role a wealth of experience and knowledge from a career dedicated to healing, including service as the head of the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. The Global Fund is a valued partner in the fight against malaria, providing 50 percent of malaria funding worldwide. I'm confident that Mark will continue the Fund's commitment to transparency and accountability, taking needed steps to ensure that resources are used effectively and efficiently to save lives around the world.”
Dr. David Bowen, CEO of Malaria No More

“The Global Fund’s appointment of Ambassador Mark Dybul as its new Executive Director is terrific news, for the Global Fund and the incredibly important work that it does. Dr. Dybul helped create the President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief and he was instrumental in working with Congress to see it through the reauthorization process in 2008. As Global AIDS Coordinator, Mark Dybul exemplified bipartisanship and commitment to maximizing efficiency and effectiveness in combatting HIV/AIDS. Those same skills will serve him – and the world – well as he takes on the challenge of overseeing the Global Fund’s reforms. I look forward to continuing to work with him on our combined bilateral and multilateral efforts to create an AIDS free generation and to bring all our twenty-first century tools to bear in combatting malaria and TB.”
U.S. Senator John Kerry, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee

“Mark inspires confidence. I fully trust that he will lead the Global Fund to new heights by strengthening partnerships and delivering results on the ground. His appointment marks a new era for the Global Fund and UNAIDS is looking forward to a strong and dynamic collaboration in the coming years.”
Michel Sidibé, Executive Director of UNAIDS.

“I want to congratulate Mark Dybul on his appointment as the Executive Director of the Global Fund. Mark is a dedicated doctor, a passionate global health advocate, and a deft politician who knows how to build consensus. At PEPFAR, he built bridges across party lines, between policymakers and activists, and between the U.S. and Africa. I know he will adopt a truly global approach and bring the best minds and hearts from across the world to drive forward the vital work of the Global Fund. We look forward to working with him in the months ahead to support the Global Fund’s critical replenishment process next fall."
Michael Elliott – President and Chief Executive Officer of ONE.

RESULTS is thrilled to congratulate Ambassador Mark Dybul on his appointment today as the new Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. He is enormously qualified to lead the Global Fund at this critical juncture, as its mission grows from controlling AIDS, TB and malaria to ending them. Ambassador Dybul exemplifies the strong bipartisan leadership that helped create and has supported the Global Fund and its partner countries to save nearly nine million lives since it was first launched a decade ago. Ambassador Dybul has held leadership roles in both government and academia. During his tenure running the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Ambassador Dybul prioritized expanding a robust fight against the disease. With the support of allies around the world and a bold and practical vision, Ambassador Dybul will build on the successes of the last ten years to enhance the Global Fund’s impact and help catalyze momentum to end the diseases.
Statement from Joanne Carter, Executive Director of RESULTS/RESULTS Educational Fund

“The Global Fund is a critical resource for the world’s developing nations. I am pleased to know that, through a robust and rigorous process, the Global Fund has chosen a new executive director, and I look forward to working closely with Mark Dybul to ensure that African countries have the resources they need to combat AIDs, tuberculosis and malaria.”
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia and Chair, African Leaders Malaria Alliance

“After a year of transformation, the Global Fund has emerged more committed than ever to its mission and to transforming service delivery. I am heartened to see that a new executive director has been chosen, and I look forward to working with Mark Dybul on the next phase of the Global Fund’s life-saving work.”
Joy Phumaphi, Executive Secretary, African Leaders Malaria Alliance

This appointment reflects Ambassador Dybul's impeccable credentials and proven experience as the former U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator of the highly successful President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). He led the early implementation of PEPFAR, which has been a game changer for helping to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV globally, and putting us on the path to an AIDS-free generation. As one of the original PEPFAR implementing partners, EGPAF has enjoyed a longstanding collaboration with Ambassador Dybul, most recently through his service on EGPAF's Board of Directors. We look forward to working closely with him in his new role as we continue to strive toward our ultimate goal of eliminating pediatric AIDS."
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Geneva, Switzerland, 13 - 14 September 2012

The Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is holding its Twenty-Seventh Meeting from the 13th to the 14th of September in Geneva, Switzerland.

Geneva, Switzerland, 10-11 May 2012

The Board of the Global Fund considered four main issues at its 26^th Meeting.

The Board considered a new financial forecast that $1.6 billion is available for funding for the 2012-14 period, and voted to implement available funds in effective programs that save lives, accelerating implementation of the Board’s ambitious strategy.

The Board also directed Global Fund staff to continue to work closely with civil society, affirming the central role of civil society partners in identifying the arenas where services are most seriously needed and in implementing grants for maximum effect.

The Board considered the ’55 percent rule’ that was adopted last year to try to drive resources toward places with the greatest need and least ability to address epidemics. The Board noted unintended consequences and some negative impact, and directed Global Fund staff to further analyze the 55 percent rule, and to make a recommendation at another Board meeting later this year. Until that time, the Board decided to freeze the implementation of a 75 percent ceiling on grant renewal funding for Lower-Middle Income countries and above.

The Board launched a selection process for the appointment of a new Executive Director, agreeing that the committee will provide a short-list of up to four candidates worldwide for the position. The selected committee members are: Don Baxter, Agnes Binagwaho, Karlo Boras, Nils Dauliaire, Mireille Guigaz and Masaki Noke.

Accra, Ghana, 21-22 November 2011

The Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is holding its Twenty-Fifth Meeting from the 21st to 22nd of November in Accra, Ghana.

• Consolidated Transformation Plan
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• Attachment 01: How to read the Consolidated Transformation Plan
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Geneva, Switzerland, 26 September 2011

The Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria held its Twenty-Fourth Meeting on 26th of September in Geneva, Switzerland.

• Revised Agenda
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• Chair and Vice-Chair Summary Report
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• Participants List
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• Comments by the Inspector General on the Findings of the High Level Panel presented to the 24th Global Fund Board
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Geneva, Switzerland, 11-12 May 2011

The Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria held its Twenty-Third Meeting from 11 to 12 of May in Geneva, Switzerland.

Sofia, Bulgaria, 13-15 December 2010

The Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria held its Twenty-Second Meeting from 13 to 15 of December in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Each year, the Global Fund holds a meeting away from its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, to offer delegates the opportunity to visit programmes financed by the Global Fund. This was the first meeting held in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region. Site visits were organized in Georgia, Ukraine and Bulgaria.

This was the first Board meeting since the Third Voluntary Replenishment concluded in October 2010 which secured US$12 billion in funding for 2011 – 2013, including pledges from public donors, foundations, the private sector and other financing mechanisms.

Round 10 grants will be the first to be funded from the Third Voluntary Replenishment. The Technical Review Panel (TRP) recommended 79 disease components and separate cross-cutting Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) requests for funding, representing a total value of $1.73 billion (over 2 years), making Round 10 the third largest Round to date.

The Board adopted a series of measures to enable future funding opportunities, including the launch of Round 11 on 15 August 2011, with a submission due date for applicants on 15 December 2011.

The Inspector General presented an overview of his office audit and investigation activities since the Board’s meeting in April 2010. The Secretariat is working closely with the Office of the Inspector General and in-country partners to implement recommendations from audits and investigations in line with the Global Fund’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy for fraud.

• Press release from the Board Meeting
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• Policy Retreat Report
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• Bulgaria site-visits brochure
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• Georgia site-visits brochure
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• Ukraine site-visits brochure
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