Second Independent Evaluation of UNAIDS Item 2.3: How UNAIDS works Additional issues: Continuation of a Standing Subcommittee on UBW matters Thematic segments of PCB meetings Report of the Global Task Team Oversight Reference Group Field visits UBW Subcommittee: PCB in 2008 agreed the creation of a subcommittee a.i. to assist in preparation of the UBW for Composition was representative of PCB although 2 regional groups did not participate (Eastern and Central Europe and Asia) Subcommittee met twice in Geneva Final report to PCB in June 2009 included key observations on the UBW process and 4 recommendations including approval of draft UBW and PMEF Subcommittee members found it a useful forum for: in-depth discussion; provision of inputs; ensuring NGO participation from the outset in UBW preparation 25 th PCB meeting to decide on continuation of subcommittee Thematic Segments: Creation of thematic segments came from last PCB reform process in 2007 led by Sweden and Thailand 3 thematic segments held so far around Tuberculosis, UNAIDS relationship with the Global Fund, and migration The segment objectives, format and theme selection have been managed based on PCB documentation and discussion (21 st meeting) Iterative process of segment refinement based on lessons learned from previous experiences Discussions are generally found to be rich and beneficial to delegates Report of GTT Group: GTT Oversight Reference Group was established to oversee implementation of the GTT Assessment recommendations Key findings include: Progress in improving coordination of UN supplied Technical Support (TS), establishing quality assurance mechanisms, and enhanced relevance of TS mechanisms. Question remains around change at country level. Encouragement of donors to support joint programming that supports Division of Labour Joint Teams promote dialogue and coordination but less progress in developing Joint Programmes of Support Report of GTT Group (cont.): Key findings (cont.): Cosponsor accountability remains a challenge PCB and UBW must promote mutual accountability and translate to action at country level Challenges around holding stakeholders accountable for implementation of GTT Field visits: Traditionally held in conjunction with PCB meetings outside Geneva Pilot model of recent PCB field visit to Viet Nam (November 23-24) Reflections of participants: Dr Ibra Ndoye, Executive Secretary of National AIDS Council of Senegal Vince Crisostomo, Coordinator, Asia Pacific Coalition of Regional Networks on HIV/AIDS, Thailand Flamboyant Flowers Group of PLHIV: Methadone Clinic: Meeting the Joint Team: PMTCT pilot programme in Thuy Nguyen District: Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister: Sex Workers Self-Help Group: Launch of VNP+: