03275oam 22007215 450 991078359240332120200520144314.01-280-19922-997866101992280-8213-6265-810.1596/978-0-8213-6264-8(CKB)1000000000033594(EBL)459314(OCoLC)61363496(SSID)ssj0000088926(PQKBManifestationID)11126554(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000088926(PQKBWorkID)10088594(PQKB)10498888(MiAaPQ)EBC459314(Au-PeEL)EBL459314(CaPaEBR)ebr10087054(CaONFJC)MIL19922(The World Bank)ocm61389384(US-djbf)14125722(EXLCZ)99100000000003359420050930d2005 uf 0engurcn|||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierPreventing HIV/AIDS in the Middle East and North Africa : a window of opportunity to actWashington, D.C. :World Bank,c2005.xix, 86 pages illustrations ;26 cmOrientations in development"This strategy was prepared by a team led by Francisca Ayodeji Akala, who togehter with Carol Jenkins ... were the main authors"--P. vii."A World Bank regional strategy"--Cover.0-8213-6264-X Includes bibliographical references and index.Contents; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Executive Summary; Introduction; Chapter One: Situational Analysis, Justification, and Epidemiological Context; List of Figures; List of Tables; Chapter Two: Responses and Challenges; Chapter Three: Strategic Directions; Annexes; List of BoxesThe 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%) 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,World Bank e-Library.HIV infectionsMiddle EastPreventionHIV infectionsAfrica, NorthPreventionAIDS (Disease)Middle EastPreventionAIDS (Disease)Africa, NorthPreventionHIV infectionsPrevention.HIV infectionsPrevention.AIDS (Disease)Prevention.AIDS (Disease)Prevention.362.196/9792Akala Francisca Ayodeji1968-1514865Jenkins Carolyn M(Carolyn Marion)674266World Bank.DJBDJBBAKERDLCBOOK9910783592403321Preventing HIV3769510UNINA