What is the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, how is it structured and how does it work?

Overview

This 'How it works' document gives an overview of the ACT Accelerator's structure, detailing which organizations co-lead each of the pillars: vaccines (COVAX), diagnostics, therapeutics, health systems connector and access & allocation. It outlines the coordination mechanisms and technical workstream structure and schedule of regular meetings for collaboration. Workstreams and leads within each of the pillars are also noted. The document also runs through the mechanisms for cross-pillar strategic alignment: Principals Coordination Group, WHO Special Envoys for the ACT-Accelerator and ACT-Accelerator Executive Hub. Information is also provided on the ACT-Accelerator Facilitation Council and how donors can contribute to the agencies that make up the ACT-Accelerator.