Revitalizing Momentum: CCM/E Membership Election to Fill Vacancies and Enrich the CCM/E Membership on December 28, 2023, at Ellily International Hotel, Addis Ababa

CCM/E, a national committee, brings together different stakeholders: government officials, development partners, academia, NGOs, individuals affected by diseases, faith-based organizations, and the private sector. With open seats available, the CCM/E secretariat actively sought to enhance representation, including positions for local NGOs focusing on HIV and TB, as well as constituencies for key and vulnerable population. The committee orchestrated an election process outlined in the CCM/E governance manual. To ensure transparency and inclusivity, the event welcomed the active participation of CSOs working on TB, HIV, and vulnerable populations, along with local NGOs specializing in TB and HIV, and existing CCM/E members. Before the election, the CCM/E ethics officer shared insights with participants on the Global Fund, CCM Ethiopia, grants supported by the Global Fund, and the role of CSOs in implementation. Following that, the executive secretary of the CCM/E explained detailed member selection criteria and constituency-specific expectations. The workshop and discussion were guided by the CCM/E CSOs engagement and coordination officer. Participants were grouped based on the constituencies they represent, and nominees were elected through a voting process. Discussion minutes were drafted and approved by the chair of the constituencies group, signifying endorsement by all participants.