World AIDS Day 2007 is December 1st. The theme is “Leadership,” and it follows and builds on last year's theme – accountability. The World Bank encourages the South Asian Corporate Sector to demonstrate leadership in the campaign against HIV/AIDS.
Speaking ahead of the World AIDS Day 2007, Mariam Claeson, South Asia AIDS Coordinator said that "Leadership must be established and demonstrated at all levels of South Asian society – family, religious, entertainment, work place, sports and politics," in order to be successful in the fight against HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Revised HIV Estimates in South Asia
Approximately 2 - 3.5 million people in South Asia are living with HIV and AIDS. In India alone more than 1.75 - 3.15 million people are estimated to be living with HIV and AIDS. In June 2007, this figure has been revised by the India’s National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) from the previous estimated figure of 5.7 million. (Read More »)
India's Corporate Sector Responds to HIV/AIDS
A large share of India's population who are employees of Indian industry are vulnerable to HIV, and the disease affects primarily young and middle-aged adults during their peak productive years. Businesses bring critical advantages in ensuring prevention and control of HIV and AIDS, including management skills, resources, and influence over the general workforce. (Read More »)
Fund your own ideas to fight HIV/AIDS in South Asia
The World Bank with United Nations and private sector partners have launched a competitive Development Marketplace aimed at identifying and funding innovative approaches to reduce stigma and discrimination associated with HIV and AIDS in the South Asia region.
- Mariam Claeson talks the about South Asia Regioanl Marketplace. Windows Media (5m:32s)
- For submitting proposals and for other information, visit the South Asia Regional Development Marketplace website.
A Novel approach to spread the message
During the recent 8th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP), a convoy of seven three-wheel tuk-tuk (motor powered rickshaws) rolled along Colombo's busy streets carrying portraits of South Asians who have made a commitment to change the course of HIV/AIDS. This novel approach of spreading the message of HIV/AIDS reached out to diverse communities in Sri Lanka. (Read More »)
Country HIV/AIDS Overview
Additional Resources
- HIV/AIDS in South Asia: Understanding and Responding
This review was undertaken to provide a basis for rigorous, evidence-based HIV policy and programming in South Asia. (Read More »)
- India's 3rd National AIDS Control Project
The World Bank is helping India to curb the spread and mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS in the country. (Read More »)
- South Asia: Development Data
A wide range of social and economic measures on South Asia, including links to the World Bank's most important online development databases. (Read More »)
- South Asia: Analysis and Research
Compilation of all the World Bank's publications on South Asia, with 'search' options and links to analysis and research on other South Asian countries. (Read More »)
- World Bank Program in South Asia
Launching pad to all information on World Bank activities in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.(Read More »)
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