The experience of a CSO to become a principal recipient of the Global Fund – the example of Arcad Santé PLUS in Mali

This document presents ARCAD Santé PLUS’s experience of transitioning from Global Fund sub-recipient to principal recipient and the capacity strengthening work that the organization benefited from, thanks to L’Initiative. The information notes presented here are therefore intended for civil
society organizations that would like to become Global Fund PRs, as well as for technical and financial partners who may support them in the process of applying for and implementing a grant. This work was carried out using a participatory and inclusive approach involving the various different stakeholders involved as far as possible: the ARCAD Santé PLUS team, their technical and financial partners, including L’Initiative, sub-recipients and implementing partners, and consultants. The information notes in this document can be read separately, depending on the needs and interests of the reader, but they are designed to work together as a comprehensive step by step guide.