Evaluation of the Caribbean Regional Strategic Framework (CRSF) 2002-7 to combat AIDS/HIV and development of the CRSF 2008-12 - Caribbean
HIV is a major development issue in the Caribbean. The country has the second highest rate of HIV in the world after sub-Saharan Africa.
A consultant from Health Partners International (HPI) led the team that evaluated the Caribbean Regional Strategic Framework for AIDS/HIV 2002-2007 implemented by the Pan Caribbean HIV/AIDS Partnership (PANCAP).
The team then worked with the PANCAP Coordination Unit to prepare a second CRSF for the period 2008-12. This work was supported by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
The new Framework builds on the achievements of the first CRSF while addressing weaknesses identified in the evaluation, learning lessons both from the regional and the wider international environment.
The central theme of the new CRSF is that an effective response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic primarily depends on the commitment, capacity and leadership of the Region's national authorities.
Caribbean countries will be at the heart of the response, and the supporting regional response will help to ensure:
- a favourable policy and legislative environment
- adequate resources
- good coordination
- technical assistance and support for the country responses.
The CRSF defines the links and interface between the countries and the regional support programmes.