Minimizing the impact of HIV/AIDS on Land Distribution Programs Case study of the CBRLDP in Malawi
Presentation outline Introduction HIV/AIDS in SSA HIV/AIDS Trends in Malawi Conceptual issues HIV/AIDS in CBRLDP Recommendations
Introduction HIV/AIDS is a major development challenge HIV/AIDS is a major source of livelihood risk and reduces the capacity of households and communities to cope with risks and shocks
HIV/AIDS Trends in SSA
HIV/AIDS Trends in Malawi
Conceptual Issues Resettlement and increased risk of HIV/AIDS infection Beneficiary selection criteria Inheritance rights for women, widows, orphans and other marginalized groups Women and children’s land rights Safety networks and new institutions Capacity for project implementation
Context: The CBRLDP Brief description of the project Land tenure system in the CBRLDP Measures to minimize impact among project beneficiaries Information and sensitization Access to VCT & ART Improvement of local knowledge systems Local leadership support aimed at behavioral change
HIV and AIDS infection rate and knowledge in the project districts MangochiMachingaThyoloMulanjeNational % HIV positive Testing status (men) Testing status (women) HIV/AIDS Knowledge (men) HIV/AIDS knowledge (women)
Recommendations for minimizing the impact Provision of the HIV/AIDS interventions within the wider RHP Linkage of HIV/AIDS issues in development capacity building activities Building sustainable local capacity Use of existing community structures Building a network of local level support through strengthening collaboration with other CBOs.