Title: HIV / AIDS toolkit. Building political commitment.

POPLINE Document Number: 277032

Corporate Author(s):

Futures Group International. POLICY Project

Source citation:

Washington, D.C, Futures Group International, POLICY Project, 2000 Aug. [68] p. (USAID Contract No. CCP-C-00-95-00023-04)

Abstract:

This component of the Building Political Commitment for Effective HIV/ADS Policies and Programs Toolkit describes the content and importance of political commitment to effective HIV/AIDS programs. It describes political commitment as a willingness on the part of leaders to use their positions, insofar as possible, to support effective action to limit the spread of HIV and mitigate the impacts of the epidemic. This action needs to be based on a solid understanding of the nature of the epidemic and its impact on African development. National leaders include not only political and government leaders but also civil, community, private sector and business, religious, education, military, nongovernmental organization, and many other leaders. This discussion notes the important leadership role that ranking political leaders can play in combating the epidemic and the special role of government. It then gives some examples of what actions different types of leaders can take now to combat the epidemic. (excerpt)

Keywords:

Africa, Sub Saharan
Manual
Models, Theoretical
Policymakers
Health Policy
Political Factors
HIV Prevention
Leadership
Computer Programs and Programming
Measurement
Participation
Technical Assistance
Africa
Developing Countries
Research Methodology
Administrative Personnel
Organization and Administration
Policy
HIV Infections
Viral Diseases
Diseases
Information Processing
Information
Social Behavior
Behavior
Programs