Preventing HIV/AIDS in the Middle East and North Africa

Preventing HIV/AIDS in the Middle East and North Africa A Window of Opportunity to Act - Orientations in Development

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Publisher's Synopsis

The HIV/AIDS epidemic has the potential to impede and even reverse development if not addressed early enough. Poverty and income inequality have been shown to facilitate the diffusion of HIV epidemics. While abject poverty in the Middle East and North Africa region remains low, a significant proportion of the population (23.2 per cent) live under $2 per day and are extremely vulnerable in their ability to cope with shocks. In order to preserve the benefits of national and regional development investments put in place by governments, and donor agencies, greater investments to improve HIV/AIDS advocacy, information and prevention strategies are needed now to maintain the current low prevalence levels. This title outlines the role of the Bank in confronting the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the region based on a review of needs and gaps at the regional and country level.

Book information

ISBN: 9780821362648
Publisher: World Bank Group Publications
Imprint: The World Bank
Pub date:
DEWEY: 362.1969792
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 86
Weight: 281g
Height: 254mm
Width: 178mm
Spine width: 7mm