The Global Fund entered into a Program Grant Agreement with the Principal Recipient (PR). The PR is a legal entity validly existing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it was formed. The Principal Recipient therefore has all the necessary power, authority and legal capacity to: (i) own its assets; (ii) conduct Program activities; and (iii) enter into this Agreement.
The Principal Recipient’s activities are operated in compliance with Host Country law and other applicable law, including but not limited to intellectual property law.
The Grants coordinated by PR are in addition to the resources that Lesotho receives from external and domestic sources to fight the diseases HIV and TB, or, if applicable, health expenditure (if Health Systems Strengthening).
The targets set for the Program National targets that need to be reported and are made possible by the additional funding provided by the Global Fund under all the agreements signed with the PR.
The Principal Recipient always covenants and agrees with the Global Fund the following during the Program Term:
Authority – The person signing documents related to this Agreement (including any amendments to this Agreement) will have, at the time of such signing, the authority to sign such documents.
Notice of Material Events – The Principal Recipient shall immediately provide written notice to the Global Fund of any claims, investigations or proceedings which, if determined adversely, could reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse effect on the ability of the Principal Recipient or any Sub-recipient (as described in Article 14 of this Agreement) to implement the Program or perform any of the other obligations under this Agreement.
Conduct of Business – The Principal Recipient shall, and will ensure that each Sub-recipient shall, do all the things necessary to preserve, renew, and keep in full force and effect its legal existence and the rights, licenses and permits which may be required to implement Program activities for which they are responsible.
Compliance with Laws – The Principal Recipient shall, and shall ensure that each of its Sub-recipients shall, comply with Host Country law and other applicable law, including but not limited to intellectual property law, when carrying out Program activities.
Notification of Additional Funding – The Principal Recipient shall provide written notice to the Global Fund of any additional funding received by the Principal Recipient which may require an adjustment to the Program in order to meet its obligations.
The Principal Recipient is obliged to provide to the Global Fund the periodic reports and Annual Progress reports as specified in all the agreements signed. In addition, the Principal Recipient is expected to provide to the Global Fund such other information and reports at such times as the Global Fund may request. From time to time, the Global Fund may provide to the Principal Recipient guidance, through postings on the Global Fund’s Internet web site or through implementation letters, on the acceptable frequency, form and content of the reports required under this Article. The Principal Recipient is expected to provide to the CCM a copy of all reports that the Principal Recipient submits to the Global Fund.
1. Periodic Reports: The periodic reports are expected to be submitted not later than 45 days after the end of each reporting period which will include report on the progress towards Program objectives and targets for that period. The Principal Recipient must submit periodic reports on the form provided by the GF. For the period in question, the Principal Recipient shall explain in the report any variance between planned and actual achievements and between planned and actual expenditures.
2. Annual Progress Reports: Not later than 18 months after the Phase 1 Starting Date, and every year thereafter, the Principal Recipient should submit to the Global Fund, in form and substance satisfactory to the Global Fund, an Annual Progress Report covering programmatic progress during the Principal Recipient’s preceding programmatic or fiscal year. Guidance on the form of this report is available upon request from the Global Fund.
Representative authorizes to sign on behalf of the Lesotho Government or PR is the Hon. Minister of Finance, Dr. Moeketsi Majoro while the Name of the Person for notices to the Principal Recipient is Ms. Motena Tsolo, the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.
