This document seeks to increase understanding about the benefits CSS can bring at the national, district and local levels, and to support advocacy and technical support efforts around CSS. It suggests ways to implement CSS and provides practical guidance on developing proposals for CSS for the Global Fund, which is now actively seeking to support such activities.
Section 1. The role of communities and partners in supporting Community Systems Strengthening -- Section 2. Community Systems Strengthening: actors and activities -- Section 3. Assessing community-level needs within the national context -- Section 4. The Global Fund Proposal Form and Guidelines -- Annex 1. Guidance for conducting community consultations -- Annex 2. Draft agenda for community consultation -- Annex 3. Organizational profi le template -- Annex 4. Organizations providing guidance on CSS and tools available.

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