Tackling the World's Fastest-Growing HIV Epidemic: More Efficient HIV Responses in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (Human Development Perspectives)

Description

The Eastern Europe and Central Asia region has the world’s fastestgrowing

HIV epidemic. Although still concentrated, the epidemic has

diversified, affecting several key populations in many countries. This

change has increased the number of people in need, the ways the

epidemic can spread, and the complexity of formulating an effective

strategy to combat it. At the same time, international funding is

insufficient to cover the growing need, and domestic plans to cover

the funding gaps, in many cases, fall short. In this environment, the need

to use data to make the best possible decisions about using available

funds is essential.

Tackling the World’s Fastest-Growing HIV Epidemic tells the story

of how, in 11 countries across Eastern Europe and Central Asia, small

groups of decision-makers and experts came together to carry out

innovative, groundbreaking analyses for each country. It details the

steps these nations have taken to strengthen their HIV programs based

on the findings while highlighting critical issues for the road ahead. In

so doing, the book also shows the potential of what can be done with

a mathematical model and how it can support real-life improvements

in policy and more efficacious budget allocations. It is the record of a

unique undertaking to improve public health investments that offers

lessons for many communities.