Events

CCM/E held its 20th Oversight Committee meeting at the Inter Luxury Hotel, Addis Ababa on February 13, 2024. The meeting aimed to achieve the following objectives: Discuss the performance and status of Global Fund Grants related to HIV, TB, Malaria, and RSSH, along with progress updates on COVID-19 response Identify emerging bottlenecks and challenges negatively impacting grant implementation and performance Propose key solutions to address the identified bottlenecks and recommend decisions for CCM/E consideration Participants included Oversight Committee members, Program, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Procurement and Supply Management (PSM), and Finance focal points, as well as representatives from Federal Level Implementing Entities (EPSS, EFDA, EPI, NEP+, CCRDA, HDAMA, OSSHD, ISHIDO, Reach Ethiopia). The outcomes and proposed way forward from these discussions will be discussed during the upcoming 113th CCM regular meeting scheduled for February 22nd,2024. Stay tuned for updates on the progress and decisions made during these significant sessions.  

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.