Interim strategic plan for multi-sectoral for HIV response in Ethiopia (2009 – 2010/11)

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.