01.02 Regulatory framework


The Procurement manual has been prepared in accordance with the Financial regulations and rules of the World Health Organization which govern UNAIDS procurement.



UNAIDS procurement is carried out in compliance with policies outlined in a number of relevant documents.  In the case of inconsistency or ambiguity between them, the Financial regulations and rules of the World Health Organization shall prevail.  Where such Financial Rules and Regulations are silent, the UNAIDS Procurement manual shall prevail unless otherwise updated by guidance notes published subsequent to its issuance.

The Procurement manual supersedes the Blue Book.