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nembers. • donors could also earmark contributions for use on their particular priorities, as long as they fell within the overall purposes and priorities of the trust fund. • Both "core" and dedicated resources combined in each grant in a way transparent to the recipient. Governance • High-level Governing Council to provide overall strategic direction. • Donors and representatives of the developing world (serving in their own personal capacity); • President of the World Bank, Director General of UNAIDS and Director General of WHO as ex officio, non-voting members. • Council to fully control all fund decisions, including determining programmatic allocations, operational rules and procedures, policies and strategies, approving financial plans and work programs, and attracting additional donations. Grant-Making • Governing Council to outline and agree to fund core menu of "best practice" programs, according to certain quality standards and experience with evidence-based models proven to work in developing countries. • Fund to solicit letters of intent from governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), especially faith-based groups, that describe plans to implement one of more of core models in local areas. • Applicants to determine which approved packages most appropriate and useful for local context. • Models could range from simple prevention and education programs to more sophisticated, comprehensive efforts that could involve basic care and treatment, controlled delivery of anti-HIV therapy, medical training, and clinical trials. • Emphasis on individual and government accountability, behavior change and abstinence-based approaches. • Technical assistance to countries and organizations unable to satisfy our criteria in their letters of intent, so that over time they might also be able to participate. • Scientific and Public Health Review Committee to perform rigorous technical peer review process to assess letters of intent. • International scientific, medical, and development experts drawn from developing and developed countries and international organizations • Empowered to make final decisions about feasibility and sustainability of proposed programs according to criteria for each "best practice" model prescribed by the Governing Council. • Broad guidelines that spell out the recommended ratio of expenditures on prevention, treatment, and research the Governing Council would prefer projects follow. • Demonstration of local leadership and adherence to international standards of financial accountability and transparency required. • Preference given to comprehensive plans that involve governments and NGOs working together.