The Multisectorial Expert Council of Uzbekistan received an invitation letter from the Global Fund Secretariat to submit a Request for renewal for the Project Phase 2 (2014-2016).
In this regard, UNDP extended its technical support and recruited an international consultant to assist in developing the Request and ensure that it meets country needs and donor requirements, UNDP in Uzbekistan said.
In order to ensure participatory approach and take into account needs and proposals of all involved parties in the Request for Renewal, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan initiated establishment of four Thematic working groups, focusing on the main project areas – HIV prevention; treatment, care and support for people, living with HIV; enhancing the system of monitoring and evaluation and strengthening health system in the country. The groups are composed of representatives of the key partners and stakeholders. The results of the joint discussions will feed into the national Request for Renewal, which is due to be finalized for submission to the Global Fund by July 31, 2013.
The activities of the Phase 2 will envision scale up of activities focusing on HIV prevention among most at risk populations, as well as treatment, care and support, as stipulated in the proposal. UNDP’s PR role is on an interim basis and using its substantial experience in this role UNDP will support the Republican AIDS Center to build capacity of national entities to meet minimum Global Fund requirements to become Principal Recipient.