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Responding to the HIV/AIDS epidemic: lessons from the case of Eritrea

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  • Tanja R. Müller

    (Wageningen University and Research Centre (WUR), Social Sciences, 6700 DA Wageningen, The Netherlands)

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This paper discusses the political response to HIV/AIDS in Eritrea, a country where the epidemic appears to have stabilized at an average prevalence rate of around 3%. It shows that Eritrea has mobilized an effective multisectoral response to cope with the epidemic and its impact under conditions of full-scale war followed by a still-fragile postconflict situation, compounded by recurring drought and economic decline. As one key factor for successful policy action, the commitment of a centralized government with the capacity to implement its decisions and mobilize other stakeholders is identified. Another important factor might be the high level of social cohesion prevalent within Eritrean society.

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  • Tanja R. Müller, 2005. "Responding to the HIV/AIDS epidemic: lessons from the case of Eritrea," Progress in Development Studies, , vol. 5(3), pages 199-212, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:prodev:v:5:y:2005:i:3:p:199-212
    DOI: 10.1191/1464993405ps111oa
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