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Asia-pacific reports & case studies

Last updated on 07 July 2008

UNGASS PNG country report 2008

This report from the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on HIV and AIDS (UNGASS) looks at the progress of HIV and AIDS interventions between 2006-07 in PNG. (UNGASS: 2007) More info >>

The 2007 Estimation report on the HIV epidemic in Papua New Guinea

This report provides essential data on planning, resource allocation, advocacy, and HIV policy formulation, in addition to the design of prevention, behaviour change, treatment, care and support programs in Papua New Guinea. (National AIDS Council: 2007) More info >>

HIV and infrastructure: ADB experience in the Greater Mekong subregion

A case study review of four transport projects in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) aimed to assess the effectiveness of design and implementation features, and the impact of the provisions made for HIV prevention. (ADB: Nov 2007) More info >>

Cultures and Contexts Matter: HIV in the Pacific

This report outlines the interrelationships between culture, traditions, ideologies, norms and values, sexualities and behaviours in the Pacific in an effort to better understand HIV in the region. (ADB: 2007) More info >>

Converging HIV and Sexual Reproductive Health Services, India

This report presents options and challenges for converging HIV and Sexual Reproductive Health Services in India based on findings from an assessment in four states: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh. (Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH): June 2007) More info >>

Macroeconomic impact of HIV/AIDS in the Asian & Pacific Region

This ADB paper reports estimates of the economic impact of HIV/AIDS in the Asian and Pacific region using a growth model and highlights impacts in Cambodia and Papua New Guinea. (ADB: 2006) More info >>

Fighting HIV/AIDS in Asia and the Pacific

A technical assistance report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) which assessed the costs and anticipated impact of HIV/AIDS on Asia's economic growth and development, with emphasis on the potential effects on vulnerable groups. (ADB: 2006) More info >>

Cultural programming: reproductive health challenges & strategies in South-East Asia

This report illustrates the connection between culture, gender and reproductive health issues addressed by UNFPA. (UNFPA: 2005) More info >>

HIV and sexual health education in primary and secondary schools

This report discusses primary and secondary school-based HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health education in selected countries in the Asia Pacific region. The report looks at the feasibility of monitoring school-based education systems and discusses different countries policies and practices. (National Centre in HIV Social Research: 2000) More info >>

The HIV/AIDS crisis in Papua New Guinea

This paper presents the dimensions of HIV/AIDS infection and its spread throughout Papua New Guinea. It outlines the biological, social and political drivers responsible for the rapid rise of HIV/AIDS infections to identify practical steps to stop the current trends. (Centre for Independent Studies: 2007) More info >>

Poverty implications of HIV/AIDS in the Pacific

The overall objective of this study is to quantify the poverty impacts of an escalating HIV/AIDS crisis in the Pacific, and to raise awareness and increase understanding among key decision makers. (Hivpolicy.org: 2006) More info >>

Aksi stop AIDS program in Indonesia: fact sheet

This document outlines the role of the Aksi Stop Aids (ASA) program in Indonesia. It includes background information, program descriptions and objectives. (HIVpolicy.org: 2004) More info >>

What drives HIV in Asia?: a summary of trends

This summary of trends in sexual and drug taking behaviours is the result of behavioural surveillance surveys collected by a number of countries and states with technical assistance from Family Health International. (http://hivpolicy.org: 2001) More info >>

USAID/Indonesia HIV/AIDS expanded response strategy 2002-2007

USAID has revised its HIV/AIDS strategy for Indonesia in response to recent data showing that HIV/AIDS is growing in Indonesia at a rapid pace not before seen. This new strategy takes into account a significant number of challenges and opportunites that currently face Indonesia and pinpoints ten key sites for implementation of the stragegy within Indonesia. (Hivpolicy.org: 2003) More info >>

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