Abstract:
Strategic Planning is essential to effectively response to the HIV epidemic in a coordinated
manner. The strategic plan needs to be both multi-sectoral and be the outcome of processes
involving major stakeholders. In part the purpose of the Plan is to identify and prioritize
operational activities, and in part to serve as a mechanism of social mobilization. This Interim
SPM covers only the period 2009-2010 in order to create opportunities to align strategies with
other major sector (HSDP) and development (PASDEP) plans which also end in 2010. During
the interim period, multi-sectoral actors at all levels working on HIV issues are expected to
develop and implement their respective plans based on this SPM. During the Interim period a
number of structural changes within the sector will be given chance to settle. A number of
planned national surveys will also provide more accurate information to develop a five-year
plan.
