Biovision Africa Trust
The administration and management of the SDC fund as well as the coordination and implementation of the initiative by the various partners in the 9 participating countries is undertaken by Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT). As the lead agency, BvAT acts on behalf of and is accountable to the EOA Continental Steering Committee and to the development partner SDC. BvAT closely works with organizations and structures put in place to support EOA in the continent – the EOA Continental Steering Committee, Regional Platforms, National Platforms and the implementing partners.
Key Roles of Executing Agency
The grant contribution provided by SDC is implemented by BvAT, on behalf of and accountable to the Continental Steering Committee chaired by the AU Commission. BvAT supports the establishment of National Platforms and the selection and review of Country Lead Organizations (CLOs) and Is responsible for the management, accountability and general oversight of all partner activities.
The main roles of the Executing Agency
- Support the establishment and operation of EOA institutional structures;
- Support the consultative and participatory processes of selection of competent project partners at country level and review of them from time to time;
- Support development and administration of a granting management system that rewards performance;
- Support development and use of the M&E framework and tools to inform gauging of performance and improvement;
- Ensure prudent project and financial management;
- Identify weaknesses and support capacity building among partners;
- Facilitate the networking, partnership development and exchange among project partner organizations;
- Ensure accountability and reporting to CSC and SDC;
- Support fundraising and resource mobilization for the EOA Initiative; and provide general oversight of all partner activities