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9780821357149

HIV/Aids in Georgia

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  • ISBN13:

    9780821357149

  • ISBN10:

    082135714X

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2003-12-01
  • Publisher: World Bank
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Summary

This book describes the characteristics of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Georgia and assesses it's potential effect on the country's economic growth and on sectors, such as agriculture, transport, labor markets, health care and social security. It carefully analyses the strengths and shortcomings of the National Response and identifies potential areas and strategic actions for strengthening National Response capabilities. The book also provides projections of prevalence rates for 2000-2015 and their impact on population demographics. The paper outlines the main barriers to the development of a comprehensive multi-sector national action plan and defines options for World Bank involvement.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments v
Abbreviations and Acronyms vii
Executive Summary ix
Introduction 1(2)
HIV/AIDS Epidemic
3(16)
Country Brief
3(1)
HIV/AIDS Epidemic
4(3)
Risk Groups and Factors Affecting the Spread of HIV Infection
7(12)
Analysis of the National Response
19(10)
Main Stakeholders
19(1)
Enabling Legal Environment and Shortcomings
20(1)
State HIV/AIDS Program
21(1)
Donor Assistance
22(1)
The Level of Civil Society Engagement
23(1)
Summary of National Response Analysis
24(5)
HIV/AIDS Projections & Potential Implications
29(8)
Projection Methodology
29(1)
Projections
30(1)
Social Impact of the Epidemic
31(2)
Sectoral Impact
33(4)
Policy Implications
37(6)
Lack of Leadership and Implementation Capacity
37(1)
Priority Setting and Resource Allocation
38(1)
Overcoming Social Barriers
38(5)
Strategic Options for the World Bank Involvement
43(4)
Bibliography 47

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