The Global Fund operating in a SWAp through a common fund: issues and lessons from Mozambique

Clare Dickinson, Javier Martínez, Dan Whitaker and Mark Pearson Policy Brief, January 2007

The integration of the Global Fund into both the health SWAp and the health common fund in Mozambique in 2004 represents a pioneering example of how a disease specific funding mechanism can be adapted to better fit with country systems. Although the specific factors conducive to integration of funds are determined by country context, the Mozambique experience (still ongoing) is a good example of how global programmes with a unique business model can fit with country led harmonisation and alignment arrangements.

Based on a review of literature, key informant interviews and a country visit to Mozambique in July 2006, this paper presents to policymakers the main lessons learned from integrating a disease specific funding mechanism with broader health sector support and pooled funding arrangements.