The Executive Board is the decision-making body of UNITAID. The Executive Board makes all decisions relating to UNITAID (except for those delegated to the Secretariat). For example, the Executive Board determines UNITAID’s objectives, scope and work plan and approves all partnership arrangements with other organizations and institutions. It also monitors UNITAID’s progress, approves UNITAID budgets and financial commitments and participates in the performance review of the Executive Secretary. The Board generally takes its decisions by consensus.

The Executive Board consists of 11 Members:

• One representative nominated from each of the five founding countries (Brazil, Chile, France, Norway and the United Kingdom);
• One representative of African countries designated by the African Union;
• One representative of Asian countries;
• Two representatives of relevant civil society networks (non-governmental organizations and communities living with HIV/AIDS, malaria or tuberculosis);
• One representative of the constituency of foundations; and
• One representative of the World Health Organization.

The Executive Board is chaired by Dr Philippe Douste-Blazy, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs for France, and the Special Adviser on Innovative Financing for Development