Evaluating the Effectiveness of Policies Promoting International Partnerships for HIV/AIDS Management: A Focus on Sustainable Funding

Apio Christine

School of Nursing Sciences Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health challenge in Africa, with over 25 million individuals living with the virus. This review evaluates the effectiveness of policies promoting international partnerships aimed at achieving sustainable funding for HIV/AIDS management in the region. It examines the historical context of funding models, including initiatives like the Global Fund and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), while identifying the challenges posed by reliance on short-term grants and evolving donor priorities. Emphasizing the need for innovative and sustainable funding mechanisms, the review highlights the role of local governance, stakeholder engagement, and multi-sectoral collaborations in enhancing the efficacy of HIV/AIDS interventions. Through case studies, the review showcases successful strategies that have improved local capacities and fostered self-reliance in managing HIV/AIDS. Recommendations are made for strengthening local capacities, diversifying funding sources, and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to ensure the sustainability of HIV/AIDS programs in Africa.

Keywords: HIV/AIDS, international partnerships, sustainable funding, Africa, Global Fund, PEPFAR.

CITE AS: Apio Christine (2024). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Policies Promoting International Partnerships for HIV/AIDS Management: A Focus on Sustainable Funding. RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES 4(3):1-6. https://doi.org/10.59298/RIJBAS/2024/431600