1. The Role of the Education Sector in the Response to HIV/AIDS: lessons learned from Africa and implications for Asia
Donald Bundy
Human Development Network
The World Bank
July

2. Implications for Asia?
There is no generic message that applies throughout Africa: countries vary by culture, resources, epidemiology, history, political economy etc
Even less likely that there is a generic message from Africa for Asia
But, we can learn from efforts to develop institutions and processes

3. Roles for the non-health sectors: Addis Ababa Consultation 2005
All sectors (typically 20+) can contribute to internal mainstreaming – offering care and protection for their own staff
Only a few sectors contribute to external mainstreaming – extending protection beyond the sector boundaries to the wider community
Priority should be given to: education, transport, local government/home affairs and the uniform services

4. Education and HIV/AIDS
A WINDOW OF
HOPE?
Education and HIV/AIDS
source: UNAIDS

5. A Social Vaccine?
HIV prevalence by education category, Rural Uganda, Individuals aged
De Walque and J Whitworth, MRC Uganda (2002)

6. Why National AIDS Authorities do not fund Education in Africa
Weak commitment and insufficient capacity of Ministries of Education
National AIDS Authorities do not recognize the role of the education sector
In 90% of cases, absence of an education sector strategy for HIV/AIDS prior to AIDS funding
No education specialist involved in developing the national AIDS strategy

7. Relationship between AIDS and Education Funding
All countries where the education response is funded by the National AIDS Authority have a strong sectoral plan that is funded by education resources
No country has an education sector response to HIV/AIDS initiated and funded by the National AIDS Authority

8. Key Correlates with an Effective Education Sector Response in Africa:
A mix of resources – from the education and HIV/AIDS sectors
A strong education sector plan
Strong coordination between the National AIDS Authority and the education sector teams
Participation in the UNAIDS effort to “Accelerate the Education Sector Response to HIV/AIDS”

9. Key Institutional Messages From the Experience in Africa
The National AIDS teams need to be pro-active and focused on a multi-sectoral approach
The education sector needs to take a strong lead in developing effective responses to HIV/AIDS, using AIDS funds for preparing programs and participating in the UNAIDS regional “Accelerate” program

10. Promoting sectoral leadership: UNAIDS InterAgency Task Team on Education (IATT)
ONUSIDA L’equipe inter-agences pour l’education

11. Accelerating the Education Sector Response to HIV/AIDS in Africa
Regional analysis and advocacy
Multi-country sub-regional workshops to: share information and knowledge; promote national leadership; and strengthen national plans
National missions and workshops to develop concrete plans and identify resources
Sub-regional networks of national focal points to develop capacity, provide technical support, and M&E.

12. Accelerating the Education Sector Response to HIV/AIDS in Africa
Accélérer la Réponse du Secteur de L’éducation au VIH/SIDA en Afrique
UNAIDS InterAgency Task Team on Education
ONUSIDA L’équipe Inter-agences pour L’éducation

13. Link school health and HIV/AIDS through the FRESH framework
Clear health policies for schools, that include avoiding stigma and discrimination
Safe water and sanitation for all schools
Skills-based health, hygiene & nutrition education, and HIV prevention
School-based health services for malaria, worms, malnutrition, and AIDS

14. Reasons for linking school heath and HIV/AIDS
Addresses the immediate problems of school children, and the future
Situates HIV/AIDS in an holistic view of health

15. UNESCO and FRESH in the Asia and Pacific region
Strengthening national responses by:
Technical assistance and analysis
Sub-regional workshops:
Chiangmai: 2002
Manila: 2003
National Workshops on School health, nutrition and HIV/AIDS:
Cambodia: 2004
Viet Nam: 2004
Lao PDR: 2004

16. Advocacy Toolkit adaptation in the Asia and Pacific: 2002 - 2005
Almaty: 2004
Tashkent: 2004
Beijing: 2004
Tehran: 2004
Dhaka: 2004
Hanoi: 2004
Kabul: June 05
Vientiane: 2004
Islamabad: June 05
Bangkok: 2004
Phnom Penh: 2003
Jakarta: 2004

17. Key implications for Asia
Prioritize non-health sectors that contribute to external mainstreaming – education, transport, local government/home affairs, uniform services
Promote leadership by these sectors through regional (or federal) partnerships and networks
Locate HIV prevention within school health programs
Accelerer la response du secteur education au VIH/SIDA en Afrique

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