23rd May 2024
A learning brief on Collaborative Funds established during the pandemic in Africa, from our direct experiences and desk research.
To support alignment with national priorities during emergencies, response funds and mechanisms have often been established that channel funding from a cross section of stakeholders.
Different governance frameworks have been used to formalize them and different terms used to describe them: national response funds, multi-stakeholder platforms, extra-budgetary funds and collaborative funds.
Outside of emergencies, such platforms are less commonly used in Africa. As partners plan ways to increase collaboration in service of national health priorities and prepare for future disease outbreaks and threats, it may be prudent to consider establishing the robust partnership infrastructure that enables and augments both African and Global financing.
Emphasis should be given to securing appropriate leadership, governance modalities, legal authority and transparent and effective use of funds that demonstrates results, fosters trust and accountability.
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