This document presents the Secretariat management response to the Independent Synthesis of Direct Access in The Green Climate Fund undertaken by the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU). The report reviews the direct access concept and approach mandated by the GCF's Governing Instrument (GI) and provides a learning opportunity for improving the overall performance of direct access in the GCF. Many of the findings resonate with the Secretariat’s experience and lessons learned, and the Secretariat is taking steps within its authority to address the recommendations.