Aidspan, an independent watchdog of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, has published Issue 225 of its “Global Fund Observer.” The issue includes an article highlighting the launch of a pilot project to assist 10 country coordinating mechanisms (CCMs) to engage key populations; an article highlighting a letter from Nafsiah Mboi, the new chair, and Mireille Guigaz, the new vice-chair, “to Global Fund Board members outlining where they believe the Board should focus its energy over the next two years”; and an article examining 14 projects that “will be funded from the latest calls for proposals under France’s five percent initiative.” Among other stories, the issue also includes a commentary from Global Fund Executive Director Mark Dybul discussing saving money through improved procurement systems (8/21).