HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: An Epidemiological Synthesis (PDF 1.8MB) May 2008 This first synthesis and analysis of all epidemiological and response data available for Ethiopia enhances understanding of HIV trends and heterogeneity. (Done by the Federal Ministry of Health HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Office of Ethiopia with the World Bank and other partners.)
Blood Services in Central Asian Health Systems: A Clear & Present Danger of Spreading HIV/AIDS & Other Infectious Diseases (PDF 3.54MB) May 2008 Until recently, little was known about blood transfusion systems in Central Asia and their contribution to disease transmission. This study (with the CDC), in collaboration with four Ministries of Health, reveals the extent of the risk that unsuspecting doctors in health facilities may be administering contaminated blood to unsuspecting patients. It recommends actions to take to improve blood safety. (also available in Russian)
Rapid Analysis of HIV Epidemiological and HIV Response Data About Vulnerable Populations in the Great Lakes Region of Africa (PDF 3.37MB) January 2008 GAMET, with the Great Lakes Initiative on AIDS (GLIA), has analyzed the HIV epidemic and response among vulnerable populations in the sub-region. The report offers 5 policy implications that are informing GLIA's new HIV Strategic Plan (being developed with ASAP support). en Français (PDF 4.18MB) Planning & Managing for HIV/AIDS Results: A Handbook (PDF 3.51MB) This Handbook introduces an approach to HIV strategic thinking and planning that is guided by evidence and oriented to results. It provides "how to" suggestions for each stage of the results cycle: analysing the country's epidemic and response, choosing results and targets to aim for, idenitfying indicators, then activities, and monitoring, managing and improving programs. (also available in French, PDF 2.65MB; Russian, PDF 2.62MB; Spanish, PDF 4.72MB)This set of studies summarizes the epidemiology and national response to HIV and AIDS in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Panama and Nicaragua (and a regional overview). The work establishes a baseline for measuring progress and identifying new challenges for the Central America HIV/AIDS Regional Project. It also provides an evidence base for policy dialogue to prepare a regional HIV action plan with common policies and coordinated strategies. Evidence of discrimination against people with HIV in the legal framework and in practice is presented, and successful and promising treatment, prevention and care interventions are described.
Regional Overview English (PDF 1.18MB) | Spanish (PDF 1.09MB)
Australia's Successful Response to AIDS and the Role of Law Reform June 2006 Australia’s successful response to HIV and AIDS included significant policy and legal reform relating to homosexual acts, age of consent, anti-discrimination and anti-vilification, drugs, prostitution, prisons and immigration. This paper describes Australia's epidemic and response, noting the role community groups played, and discusses the law reforms (with examples and links to source documents).
Accelerating the Education Sector Response to HIV/AIDS in Africa: A Review of World Bank Assistance August 2005 (pdf 518 KB) This report examines World Bank financing for the Education Sector HIV/AIDS Response in Sub-Saharan Africa up to mid-2004, through the MAP projects and World Bank support for the education sector. Documents and data were reviewed, and key informants interviewed. The review responds to a need for information identified during a consultation with African countries in December 2003.
Lessons Learned to date from HIV/AIDS Transport Corridor Projects August 2005 (pdf 557 KB) Drawing on documents and interviews with key stakeholders, the paper reviews the expereinces and challenges faced in preparing and beginning to implement the Abijan-Lagos HIV/AIDS project. The project aims to increase access along the corridor to HIV/AIDS prevention, basic treatment, support and care services. The paper also reviews other transport corridors where HIV/AIDS interventions are needed. Lessons from World Bank-Supported Initiatives to Fight HIV/AIDS in Countries with IBRD Loans and IDA Credits in Nonaccrual. (PDF 412kb) May 2005. World Bank Global HIV/AIDS Program Discussion Paper Using examples drawn from case studies on six countries: the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, and Zimbabwe, this paper describes how Bank country teams have supported HIV/AIDS work in countries whose IBRD loans and/or IDA credits have been placed in nonaccrual status.
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