Combating Aids, tuberculosis and malaria: Community contribution to the Global Fund

The European parliament adopted the report by Joaquim MIRANDA (EUL/NGL, P) concerning the European Community contribution to the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The aim of the proposal being for the Community to make a contribution of EUR 60 million in 2001 from the Community budget. This contribution will be managed alongside the other contributions to the Global Fund in accordance with the principles of sound and efficient management. The Commission should propose a legal basis for future contributions for the implementation of the Programme for Action on the three communicable diseases, including any further contributions to the Global Fund. Moreover, in 2002, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council a first report on management and working methods of the Global Fund. From 2003 on, reporting on the implementation of the Programme for Action including the Global Fund shall be part of the Community's annual report on external assistance.�