On Technical assistance
From English discussions
From the perspective of Suriname, technical assistance has been of great importance. However, such assistance could be harmful to a country when national policies are set aside to make room for an agency’s own goals.
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On CCM size
From English discussions
Having a CCM which is limited in size makes it easier to find knowledgeable, committed people, and fewer compromises have to be made. Every country will eventually choose a number that suits its own reality. The critical issues are therefore representation and manageability. Where CCM size is important, it is not as important as its composition and performance, but can be linked to it. Composition should reflect the need and scope within a country. For example, for smaller populations, the requirement of representation can cause problems when a CCM has to include members that have no interest or commitment to the cause. It takes solid leadership at the CCM level to make a difference in the fight against the three diseases; it is worth remembering that countries are not only accountable to their donors, but also to their beneficiaries.
Contributions from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Gambia & Solomon Islands.
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On CCM representation
From English discussions
In Samoa, as a result of the change in the structure of the Department of Health, the CCM is struggling to reorganize its committee. One option is to form a new committee for the CSO that is detached from the government, using the example of Bolivia that has created an Executive Committee to intervene in the creation of the CCM.
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On CCM representation
From French discussions I
n Senegal, the different sectors of society are well represented within the CCM, with a total of 46 members; the Technical Secretariat is comprised of 12 members. The CCM has a full-time administrative assistant, who takes on a lot of responsibility, raising the issue of earmarking some funds for the effective running of a CCM.
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