Two new reports by UNAIDS provide a detailed current description of global AIDS coordination and finance issues. The first, "Global Task Team on Improving AIDS Coordination Among Multilateral Institutions and International Donors" (PDF / 717 kb) describes the necessary framework for effective coordination. The second, "Resource Needs for an Expanded Response to AIDS in Low and Middle Income Countries" (PDF / 573 kb), presents current estimates on available and required resources to combat global AIDS.

The two documents are interrelated -- it is necessary to have credible coordination before expecting increased AIDS funding. The two documents also pivot on one key point: current estimates show funding growing about 10% per year, while need is growing at about 20% per year. UNAIDS estimates a funding gap 2006 - 2008 of $22 billion.