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HDDFLASH ISSUE no. 7, August 15, 1996
Electronic newsletter and archiving service on human development issues
World Bank
Human Development Department (HDD)
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In this issue...
* Preventing and Mitigating AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa
* What's New in the HDDFLASH Archive: Women and HIV/AIDS
* Request for Proposals: Human Population and Biodiversity
* Vacancy Announcements
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Preventing and Mitigating AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa
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"Preventing and Mitigating AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa", produced by the
National Research Council examines the need for research and data in the
social and behavioral sciences to improve and extend existing programs and
devise more effective strategies for preventing HIV transmission and
mitigating the impact of AIDS in the region.
Sub-Saharan African is geographically, demographically, socially and
culturally a heterogeneous region. Thus, it is difficult to generalize about
the AIDS epidemic in the region. Other than Cote d'Ivoire in West Africa,
the most afflicted countries are geographically concentrated in East and
Southern Africa: from Uganda and Kenya southward to Rwanda, Burundi,
Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana.
There is a need for immediate action to combat the spread of AIDS
as in many parts of the region the epidemic has not yet peaked, and because
the cost-effectiveness of prevention efforts declines rapidly as the
epidemic spreads the timing of interventions is crucial.
The report offers recommendations in five critical areas:
1. Basic surveillance systems for monitoring the prevalence and incidence of
STDs and HIV must be strengthened and expanded.
2. Gathering information on sexual behaviors is needed to help project the
future course of the epidemic, to develop more effective prevention
strategies, and to provide baseline data for evaluating the effectiveness of
alternative preventive strategies.
3. Conducting more evaluation research on primary prevention strategies in
order to correlate process and outcome indicators with reduction in HIV
incidence or prevalence. To date, few rigorous evaluations of intervention
programs in sub-Saharan Africa have been conducted and as a result, few
strategies can demonstrate their effectiveness. It is only with more
rigorous designs that more definitive information on intervention
effectiveness can be obtained.
4. Focusing on the needs of the people with AIDS. Simple, cost-effective
solutions to daily living problems faced by persons with AIDS may
make larger, more expensive interventions unwarranted.
5. The need for building an indigenous capacity for AIDS-related research
in Africa. There is a role for international organizations in assisting
local research efforts through funding, technical assistance and training.
For further information on the book, "Preventing and Mitigating AIDS in
Sub-Saharan Africa: Research and Data Priorities for the Social and
Behavioral Sciences", please visit the National Academy Press' Web site at:
http:\\www.nap.edu Select 'new publications'.
For a mail order copy of the publication, please contact
National Academy Press
2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Box 285
Washington DC 20055
Tel: 800-624-6242 (toll-free)
Fax: 202-334-2451
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WHAT'S NEW IN THE HDDFLASH ARCHIVE?
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Women and HIV/AIDS: The report "Preventing and Mitigating AIDS in
Sub-Saharan Africa: Research and Data Priorities for the Social and
Behavioral Sciences" called for expanded research funding to develop social
and behavioral interventions aimed at protecting women and girls from HIV.
This e-note presents a brief discussion on why women are more vulnerable to
the infection and focuses on women-relevant interventions that need to be
strengthened.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) International
Directorate's Program on Population and Sustainable Development (PSD) is
pleased to announce a request for proposals for the International Research
Cooperation Project (IRCP) Human Population, Biodiversity and Protected
Areas.
The objective of the grant is to stimulate new research or enhance existing
research on the topic of population and biodiversity.
A total of four (one each from Africa, Asia, Latin America and
Europe/North America) research grants of US$10,000-$15,000 each year,
for a period of two years, will be awarded beginning in Fall, 1996.
Individual scientists or teams of scientists (preferably from the
social and natural sciences) who have experience in scientific research on
human population and the environment are eligible to apply. Proposals from
individual scientists from the country in which the research is being
undertaken, and/or those which include in-country scientists as
"principal investigators" will be viewed most favorably. Proposals which
involve collaboration of scientists and/or institutions on a cross-regional
basis are welcome.
Deadline for receipt of proposals is no later than September 16, 1996.
Applications should be sent or faxed to Victoria Dompka, PSD Director,
AAAS, Room 710, 1200 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA,
Fax USA+ 202-289-4958.
CONTACT: For more information contact Victoria Dompka, PSD Director at
phone USA +202-326-6658, fax USA+ 202-289-4958, email "vdompka@aaas.org"
or Amy Matza, PSD Project Assistant at phone USA +202-326-6652, email
"amatza.aaas.org".
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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>>>> 1. SOCIAL SCIENTIST, UN/WHO Level P5, International Centre for
Diarrhoeal Research, Bangladesh
The International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh,
is a leading international research centre for population studies,
reproductive and sexual health, and child survival. The successful applicant
is expected to have experience in qualitative methodologies and of
conducting in-depth research, preferably in developing countries. She/he
will be Head of the Social and Behavioural Sciences Programme at the Centre.
Requirements: a postgraduate research degree in medical anthropology
and/or sociology and experience in public health, but candidates with experience
in related social sciences, health education or communications are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will probably have had 5-10 years as a principal
investigator in community based health research, including intervention
studies, and have a good list of international publications. Fluency in
English is essential and experience in South Asia would be an advantage.
Evidence of an ability to develop research proposals and obtain funding will
be required.
The appointment is initially for three years. Candidates wishing to discuss
the post are encouraged to send a full CV to Professor Patrick Vaughan,
Director of Community Health Division (Fax 880-2-886050)
and to include telephone, fax and email contact numbers. Full applications
should be sent with a covering letter and a detailed curriculum vitae,
together with the names, addresses and contact numbers (telephone, fax
and email) of three referees to the: Division Director, Administration
and Personnel, ICDDR,B, GPO Box 128, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
(Fax # 880-2-883116).
>>>> 2. SOUTH ASIA PROGRAM DIRECTOR, Micronutrient Initiative, New Delhi
The Micronutrient Initiative (MI) is an international secretariat
housed within the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Its
sponsoring institutions include IDRC, the Canadian International
Development Agency (CIDA), The World Bank, UNICEF, and UNDP.
This is a three-year assignment. Located in New Delhi, the successful
candidate will work mainly with policy planners in Bangladesh, India, Nepal
and Pakistan to develop national strategies to achieve sustainable
elimination of micronutrient deficiencies.
Requirements: a university degree in nutrition, health or food sciences;
agriculture, or social science, with appropriate postgraduate training
(either undergraduate or postgraduate qualification should include a
concentration in nutrition and/or food science); ten years of relevant
professional experience including field experience in nutrition policy and
program planning and implementation; extensive experience in international
development work, particularly in program design and management; strong
leadership and entrepreneurial skills as well as be highly motivated and
committed to people-centred development.
Experience in fund-raising and external public relations valuable. Experience
desirable in food processing and fortification, social marketing, public
health, and participatory development. Fluency in English. Working knowledge
of Hindi, Urdu or Bengali would be an asset.
Qualified candidates should forward their curriculum vitae, quoting
reference PO851 to:
Competitions
Office for Human Resources
IDRC
PO Box 8500
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1G 3H9
fax: (613)238-7230
Closing date: August 23, 1996
Salary commensurate with experience.
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ADDRESS CORRECTION
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The address for the Micronutrient Initiative Award Program is c/o:
Sian FitzGerald
Project Manager, Global Vitamin A Initiative
PATH Canada
902-170 Laurier Avenue, West
Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5V5, Canada
email: path@synapse.net
Tel:(613)233-0623x314
Fax:(613)230-8401
We regret the error.