Tacking the World's Fastest-Growing HIV Epidemic: More Efficient HIV Responses in Eastern Europe and Central Asia - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 1464815232 ISBN 13: 9781464815232

Casa editrice: World Bank, 2020

Riassunto

The Eastern Europe and Central Asia region has the world’s fastestgrowingHIV epidemic. Although still concentrated, the epidemic hasdiversified, affecting several key populations in many countries. Thischange has increased the number of people in need, the ways theepidemic can spread, and the complexity of formulating an effectivestrategy to combat it. At the same time, international funding isinsufficient to cover the growing need, and domestic plans to coverthe funding gaps, in many cases, fall short. In this environment, the needto use data to make the best possible decisions about using availablefunds is essential.Tackling the World’s Fastest-Growing HIV Epidemic tells the storyof how, in 11 countries across Eastern Europe and Central Asia, smallgroups of decision-makers and experts came together to carry outinnovative, groundbreaking analyses for each country. It details thesteps these nations have taken to strengthen their HIV programs basedon the findings while highlighting critical issues for the road ahead. Inso doing, the book also shows the potential of what can be done witha mathematical model and how it can support real-life improvementsin policy and more efficacious budget allocations. It is the record of aunique undertaking to improve public health investments that offerslessons for many communities.

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The World Bank came into formal existence in 1945 following the international ratification of the Bretton Woods agreements. It is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The organization's activities are focused on education, health, agriculture and rural development, environmental protection, establishing and enforcing regulations, infrastructure development, governance and legal institutions development. The World Bank is made up of two unique development institutions owned by its 185 Member Countries. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) focuses on middle income and creditworthy poor countries and the International Development Association (IDA), which focuses on the poorest countries in the world.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: World Bank
• Data di pubblicazione: 2020
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1464815232
• ISBN 13: 9781464815232
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 328
• Redattore: Zhao Feng, Benedikt Clemens, Wilson David
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