The XVI International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2006) in Toronto, Canada, August 13-18, 2006, is an unparalleled opportunity for those who work on AIDS to explore the latest developments in HIV science, policy and practice. 37 World Bank staff will join 24,000 delegates at AIDS 2006 to learn from others, and share information on Bank support for HIV and AIDS responses. The Bank is organizing 9 sessions and has 2 poster exhibitions/oral presentations in the Program. Two major reports will be launched: HIV/AIDS in South Asia: Understanding and Responding to a Heterogeneous Epidemic,and Expanding Access to Antiretroviral Treatment in Thailand: Achieving Treatment Benefits while Promoting Effective Behavior Change. Our staff are also participating in the IAEN Symposium (August 11-12); the UNHCR conference on HIV/AIDS, Conflict and Displacement (August 12); the UNFPA/WHO workshop on "Making the Connection: Vulnerable Populations, HIV/AIDS and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights" (August 12). Online Program-at-a-Glance, with full conference schedule: http://www.aids2006.org/PAG/ProgrammeAtAGlance.aspx (Sessions can be sorted by key thematic areas).
Sample Listing of World Bank Activities at Toronto August 12-17, 2006 Friday, August 11, 2006
International AIDS Economics Network: (IAEN) Pre-Conference Meeting
Keynote Speech: Reflections on two decades of AIDS economics and priorities for future research
0900 - 0930
Location: University of Toronto, Sanford Fleming Building, Room 1101 Modeling the Cost-Effectiveness of Treatment Expanding Access to Antiretroviral Treatment in Thailand: Achieving Treatment Benefits while Promoting Effective Behavior Change
1545 - 1700
Location: University of Toronto, Sanford Fleming Building, Room 1101 Saturday, August 12, 2006
Evaluating Donor Assistance for HIV/AIDS: Methodology, Findings and Recommendations
0930 - 1130
Location: University of Toronto, Sanford Fleming Building, Room 1101 Sunday, August 13, 2006
Evidence-based HIV/AIDS control in South Asia: What do we know, what do we need to know?
1230 - 1430
Location: Skills Building Room 9
Report: AIDS in South Asia: Understanding & Responding
Presentations: David Wilson | James Blanchard | Bimal Charles | Rajesh Kumar, MD | Prabhat Jha
Webcasts: David Wilson | James Blanchard | Bimal Charles | Rajesh Kumar, MD | Prabhat Jha
Consultation on the World Bank Revised Strategy on HIV/AIDS in Africa
1230 - 1430
Location: Skills Building Room 10
Presentations: Elizabeth Lule | Lucy Chesire | Maurice Fezeu | Lennart Hjelmaker | Michel Sidibe | Andrew Berg | Q & A Session
Webcasts: Part 1 | Part 2 Monday, August 14, 2006
Business coalitions to Fight HIV/AIDS-skills building and best practices - an interactive approach to mapping and accelerating the response of the private sector
1015 - 1245
Location: Skills Building Room 01 Business coalitions against HIV/AIDS: market place of good practices and future strategies - an interactive approach to mapping and accelerating the response of the private sector
1800 - 2000
Location: Skills Building Room 10 Tuesday, August 15, 2006
HIV and Poverty: Breaking the Vicious Cycle
1615 - 1745
Session Room 10 Solutions to Poverty, Inequality and AIDS
1800 - 2000
Session Room 7
Presentations: Vinod Thomas Wednesday, August 16, 2006
UNGASS Reporting and Implementing the Three Ones: One National Monitoring and Evaluation System: Lessons Learned From Four Countries
0700 - 0830
Location: Skills Building Room 4
Presentations: Paul Delay & David Wilson | Sujatha Rao | Julie Frampton | Min Thwe | Ben Osindo | Panel Discussion Economic Survival - Part of the AIDS Paradigm
1245 - 1345
Location: PDS E, Poster Exhibition Area Is the World Bank Focusing its HIV/AIDS Support in the Most Effective Way?
1800 - 2000
Location: Skills Building Room 3
Presentation: Julian Schweitzer & Michel Kazatchkine | David Wilson | Prasado Rao | Prof. Amoa | Prof. Osotimehin | Asia Russell | Dr. Grunitzky-Bekele | Discussion Special Roundtable Discussion: African News Media & HIV/AIDS
1800 - 2000
Location: Skills Building Room 7
Presentations: Mia Malan | Discussion Thurdsay, August 17, 2006
Can AIDS Program Output Account for Changes in Outcome in Uganda?
1230 - 1400
Location: Poster Exhibition Area |
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