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The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Last updated on 13 April 2007

Emerging governance issues on HIV and AIDS in Asia

At the HIV/AIDS regional meet of ActionAid International in 2005, participants set out the mandate for the organisation's second report on HIV/AIDS. Its primary thrust was that AIDS is a political issue. (http://hivpolicy.org: 2006) More info >>

Law, ethics and HIV/AIDS in South Asia

This UNDP case study examines the legal and ethical obligations regarding HIV/AIDS in South Asia. This includes ensuring there is a legal framework for the protection of HIV positive persons, and a policy environment that is aimed towards prevention strategies. (UNDP: 2003) More info >>

AIDS related stigma: thinking outside the box

This paper discusses the theological method to breaking down the stigma of HIV/AIDS. Its purpose is to suggest some possible approaches for Christian institutions charged with developing approaches to the discrimination experienced by people living with or affected by HIV or AIDS. (World Council of Churches: 2004) More info >>

Asian culture and AIDS

This paper outlines the difficulties faced, discrimination implied and the issue of taboo in relation to HIV/AIDS in Asia. (Asia Source: 2005) More info >>


 

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