Strengthened national capacity for inclusive governance and coordination of national HIV responses, and for the protection of human rights of people affected by HIV, including women and other vulnerable groups

Period of Implementation: 2007 to 2013

Corporate thematic area: Strengthened national capacity for inclusive governance and coordination of national HIV responses, and for the protection of human rights of people affected by HIV, including women and other vulnerable groups

Location: Namibia; Windhoek

Objective:
To support engagement of a Multi-stakeholder leadership programmes for responding to HIV/AIDS, support the socio-economic impact assessment in key ministries and monitor the national progress of MDG 6 -HIV/AIDS

Key Activities:

1. Support the assessment of the impact of HV and AIDS in the Public Sector.
2. Conduct advocacy sessions with management cadre within the public service for increased support to HIV and AIDS interventions
3. Mainstream HIV and AIDSs programmes into ministerial strategic plans
4. Support coordination of HIV and AIDS within the Public Sector as outlined in the National Strategic Framework on HIV and AIDS.

Project Status" ongoing

Name of UNDP Programme Officer: Sarah L Mwilima

Information about partners on the ground, including name of project director/technical advisor/project manager:
Partners: A) Office of the Prime Minister  B) GTZ  C)USAID
Project Director in Government: Mr Abner Axel Xoagub
Technical Advisor: Mr James Etuwat, International United Nations Volunteer.

Interim results and evaluation reports:

1. The Impact study on HIV and AIDS in the public sector was completed. Recommendations will be implemented in 2012
2. The Public Sector Policy was developed and is in its third year of implementation. 
3. The coordination strategy for the public sector was developed and is currently being implemented
4.  Workplace programmes are now operational in all 28 Offices, Ministries and Agencies.