Global Fund proposal development – A Philippines experience

This draft paper, one of the Alliance’s Emerging Practice series, was written by Ruthy Libatique, lead technical writer of the Philippines HIV/AIDS Global Fund Round Three proposal. It gives an overview of some of the lessons learned from the first two attempts and explains how the third attempt was developed. It aims to provide insight into the Global Fund proposal development process, drawing out practical and policy lessons for others undergoing similar processes. It addresses issues such as getting the timing right, ensuring stakeholder participation, developing transparent methodologies, identifying specific, achievable objectives, and working in partnership.