Of spices and silk: Sharing stories of technical support to Global Fund grants in Asia

This publication is a collection of 11 case stories reflecting the experiences of technical support providers within real-life contexts. They demonstrate the rich and sometimes complex processes and contexts in which Global Fund grants operate. The case stories were written during a Writeshop held in Bangkok in August 2012 where participants were invited to use a narrative structure to reflect on and draw out their experiences working as consultants providing technical support for Global Fund grants. The participants were from South Asia and South East Asia, and included representatives of population groups most affected by HIV and AIDS. The case studies look at issues around: grant negotiation and implementation challenges; supporting capacity development among Global Fund grantee key population groups; experiences within the risk management arena; monitoring and evaluation