POPLINE Document Number: 299708
Author(s):
Akhter HH
Source citation:
Washington, D.C., Futures Group, POLICY Project, 2005 Jan. [40] p. (USAID Contract No. HRN-C-00-00-00006-00)
Abstract:
To prevent the further spread of HIV among vulnerable groups and the general population as well as to provide care, support, and treatment for those already affected, Bangladesh must enact a comprehensive response to the epidemic. Many of the most important features of a strong response--including multisectoral engagement, protection of human rights, civil society participation, meaningful involvement of people living with HIV or AIDS (PLHAs), well-financed programs and well-trained staff, and monitoring and evaluation systems that allow for developing lessons learned--are directly and indirectly influenced by an enabling policy environment and strong national political commitment. However, few attempts have been made to identify key characteristics of or ways to measure strong political commitment for addressing HIV/AIDS, particularly in the context of low HIV prevalence countries. Against such a backdrop, this assessment of national political commitment and leadership for confronting the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Bangladesh not only provides a mechanism for improving in-country responses but also contributes to the international community's understanding of political commitment and leadership and their impact on strategies to address HIV/AIDS worldwide. (excerpt)
Keywords:
BangladeshIndex page
Summary Report
Leadership
AIDS Prevention
HIV Prevention
Health Services
Health Policy
Legislation
Technical Assistance
Stigma
Social Discrimination
Monitoring
Evaluation
Nongovernmental Organizations
Developing Countries
Asia, Southern
Asia
Organization and Administration
AIDS
HIV Infections
Viral Diseases
Diseases
Delivery of Health Care
Health
Policy
Political Factors
Sociocultural Factors
Programs
Social Problems
Organizations