Evaluation report of the Ethiopian strategic plan for intensifying multi-sectoral HIV response (2004 - 2008)

Abstract

The Ethiopian Government has been implementing the HIV Strategic Plan for Multi-Sectoral response (SPM) for the period 2004-2008. The SPM was envisaged to enhance implementation capacity, coordination and networking, leadership and mainstreaming, social mobilization and community empowerment, integration of services and targeting responses in order to alleviate the health, social and economic impact of HIV. The SPM has been the lead document in organizing and implementing responses in Ethiopia. This evaluation was done with the aim of assessing the achievement and lessons Learnt during the implementation period, and based on the findings to forward recommendations for the next SPM. The summary of findings is presented below in various subsections; the findings are followed by recommendations specific to the respective subsections.