Dear CCM Chair and Vice-Chair
Dear CCM Secretariat
As part of the processes linked to new funding requests submissions, the Global Fund has
decided to use the Light Eligibility and Performance Assessment (Light EPA) strategy to evaluate CCMs’ compliance with Eligibility Requirements 3 - 6 as defined in the Country Coordinating Mechanism Policy approved by the Global Fund Board on 10 May
2018.
The Light EPA is a CCM-led simplified process that includes (i) a
Self-assessment and (ii) the development and endorsement of an Improvement Plan. A
detailed Guidance Note describing the assessment process and the Tool to be used for such purpose (which also includes specific instructions for completion and submission) are available
here
and are also attached to this email.
Please note that the
Light EPA process must be completed by the CCM and submitted to the Global Fund before
Funding Request submission.
Under normal circumstances we request full CCM membership endorsement, however, given either time constraints due to urgent
funding request processes, or COVID-19 restrictions, the following flexibilities are granted.
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The Self-Assessment and Improvement Plan sections of the EPA Light Tool can be completed by CCM Secretariats, with remote sign-off by CCM Chairs.
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The Improvement Plan can be endorsed by the CCM Executive Committee. Signatures or emails endorsing the plan are acceptable.
The Global Fund deeply appreciates the CCM’s support in undertaking this effort. For any questions about the
Light EPA process, please write to your Country Team, copying the address
epa@theglobalfund.org.
Best regards,
Rosalie
Rosalie Laurent
Fund Portfolio Analyst
Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean Department
rosalie.laurent@theglobalfund.org
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