1. Anglophone Africa GF CRG Platform
Olive Mumba, EANNASO
31st August 2016

3. About EANNASO
EANNASO is a network of national networks of AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs) in Eight Eastern Africa Countries, namely: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania (including Zanzibar), Rwanda, Ethiopia, S. Sudan.
EANNASO secretariat is located in Arusha, Tanzania.
EANNASO’s focus is on Health promotion. HIV, TB, SRHR, MNCAH, NCDs – new strategy

4. About EANNASO
Vision is an empowered Civil Society effectively contributing to Eastern Africa region enjoying a quality of life free of the HIV epidemic and its associated impacts.
EANNASO mission is building the capacity of CS to effectively contribute to their national responses in ending HIV, TB and other diseases, by enhancing the voice of CSOs and strengthening their institutional and programmatic capacities.
EANNASO promotes the engagement of CS in various country, regional and global processes

5. EANNASO Objectives
CSOs in countries in the region manage and drive targeted, innovative and effective programs. (TSC)
An enabling HIV policy environment is in place at regional and country levels. (PWP)
Improved ability of CS to dialogue and share knowledge related to HIV & TB in the region. (KMLP)
There is adequate organizational capacities as the bedrock for sustained and evidence informed delivery. (OD)

6. Background
EANNASO has since 2003 worked towards strengthening the communities’ voices in various national, regional and global platforms.
As CSAT the TSC has supported
Engagement of CS and community groups during the development of proposals and concept note
Participation of CS and CGs on CCMs
Accessing to technical assistance by CS in all GF processes including implementation of grants.

8. The regional Communication and coordination platform
Hosts selected for six regions,
Eastern Africa National Networks of AIDS Service Organizations (EANNASO)
International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC-Middle East and North Africa)
EECA Consortium
Réseau Accès aux Médicaments Essentiels (RAME)
Centro Regional de Asistencia Técnica para Latinoamérica y el Caribe - CRAT (Via Libre)
Asia Pacific Council of Aids Service organizations (APCASO)

10. Obj 1: Enhance knowledge of CS and CG on the GF
Compile and update list serves of CS &CG in the region
Disseminate (by /web/conference calls/dialogue forums) regular information in appropriate languages.
Organize information sharing at relevant regional meetings
Ad-hoc, light long-distance support to CS & CG asking for support in developing requests for TA either to the Global Fund or other TA programs

11. Obj 2: Coordinate with other TA initiatives
Provide regular information to other TA initiatives and programs in the region about any planned TA and information activities being conducted by the Regional Platform
Compile and disseminate up-to-date information on sources of civil society TA and related tools in the region

12. Obj 3: Improve understanding of TA/capacity development gaps for CS &CG
Conduct national level studies of access to information, TA and capacity development among civil society/communities in a sample of countries in the region; disseminate results and recommendations
Coordinate with TA programs and technical partners in the region to conduct periodic reviews of TA effectiveness/reach

13. Obj 4: Strategic capacity development initiatives
Strengthen civil society and community groups capacity to effectively participate in mid-term reviews and national strategic planning and policy processes for HIV, tuberculosis and malaria
Support coordination of country civil society / community reviews of Global Fund Concept Notes
Initiate a regional CSO/CG/KP regional CCM forum to support in identifying and advocating for key CSO issues related to Global Fund
Support to “shadow reporting” of civil society / community participation in Global Fund processes

14. Strategies utilized One annual regional meeting
Documentation - Research and surveys
Development of tools, guidelines and frameworks
Dissemination of info through physical copies, e-forums and social media
Action planning on CS and CG engagement
Partnership development with TS providers
Online and Physical forums
Limitations in translation
Limitations in direct provision of TA (brokering and linkages)
Limitations in advocacy (EANNASO org component)

15. EANNASO support to CS implementers
Compiled a directory of all CS PRs
Developed a list serves of CS (include implementers) to share updated information about the GF and beyond
Organize networking and sharing opportunities through physical and e-meetings (CS CCM Forum)
Carryout regular needs assessments of CS implementers
Develop a list of TA providers and initiatives in the Anglophone countries
Support linkages between CS implements and TA providers
Compile capacity building tools in the region
Non Platform advocacy (as EANNASO)– on issues experienced by CS implementers

17. Get in touch ARCCP on:
Facebook: eannaso.org
Skype: eannaso
Phone