Gavi’s Ethics, Risk & Compliance Office provides oversight and guidance on an enterprise-wide basis concerning ethics, risk management and compliance undertakings, and seeks to foster a culture that embeds due regard for these competencies and disciplines in all Gavi operations and activities.

The Asset Allocation Statement identifies the permitted allocation ranges for the major exposures – fixed income, equity, multi-exposure and tactical – in the long-term portfolio, and their respective benchmarks. It also sets risk management limits on liquidity, concentration and non-US dollar investments. This document should be used in conjunction with Gavi Alliance’s Investment Policy.

This policy sets out the criteria for travel reimbursement and support for the Board members, Alternate Board members and Committee delegates for Gavi-related travel.

The purpose of this policy is to establish a standing delegation to the Secretariat to spend above Board-approved budgets when doing so would avoid inefficiencies, and where the overspend is modest.

Gavi's Conflicts of Interest Policy for Governance Bodies protects the integrity of Gavi's decision-making processes, particularly in regard to the allocation and disbursement of resources.

This policy governs the preservation and, where applicable, permissible destruction of certain Gavi Alliance documents. It is intended to meet recognised practices and accounting standards for retention periods and to provide guidance on the circumstances which could require longer or indefinite periods of document preservation.

The purpose of these Guiding Principles is to establish a framework through which the Gavi Board can endeavour to ensure gender balance across Gavi’s governance structures, to the extent possible.

This policy outlines the requirements for countries self-procuring vaccines and injection safety devices using Gavi financial support in lieu of in-kind support.

The purpose of this policy is to inform Gavi’s funding decisions for support to countries in the case of a mismatch of demand and resources in the course of a strategic period.

This policy introduces Gavi’s approach to the protection of children and adults against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. It also serves to ensure effective implementation of: the Ethics, Risk and Compliance Charter; as well as Gavi’s PSEAH Strategy (2023) and annual work plan, which outlines the priorities and activities to be undertaken each year to advance Gavi’s prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (PSEAH) commitments and principles. 

This policy provides guidance to enhance understanding and raise awareness among all Gavi staff regarding their restrictive measures compliance responsibilities and how to address the potential compliance risks they may encounter.

The Risk Policy forms the overarching framework for Gavi’s risk management approach, which is embedded across the Alliance in various structures and processes for risk monitoring, reporting and mitigation.

The goal of Gavi’s Transparency and Accountability Policy is to ensure that all Gavi-support at country level is managed in a transparent and accountable manner through systems that include appropriate oversight mechanisms and that the support is used according to the programme objectives as outlined in individual country agreements.

The purpose of this policy is to outline main areas of responsibility for treasury and introduce an internal Treasury Risk Management Committee with the purpose to strengthen governance and facilitate cross-functional business partnering.

The purpose of this policy is to provides guidelines for financial risks managed by the treasury team (foreign exchange and counterparty risks).

This policy sets out Gavi’s policy towards in-kind donations of vaccines, and other health products used in the delivery of vaccines (e.g. injection safety equipment, needles).

This Statement sets out Gavi’s approach to environmental risk preparedness and reducing environmental impact.

Gavi is strongly committed to the respect of all child rights as set forth in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and aims to contribute to building a protective environment for children through its mission.

All the terms used in this Guidance and Procedure, unless otherwise stated, shall be interpreted with their meaning given in the Gavi Conflicts of Interest Policy for Governance Bodies. This Guidance and Procedures should be read together with the Gavi Conflicts of Interest Policy for Governance Bodies, as it provides the principles and rules that are implemented and applied through this document.

Gavi is committed to creating a work environment that is safe and professional, where employees work together in an atmosphere of mutual trust, and where diversity and inclusion are valued. Gavi does not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment towards and between its employees, which constitute misconduct and may result in investigations and the instigation of disciplinary measures up to and including the termination of an employment contract in accordance with Gavi’s Investigation and Disciplinary Procedures.