HIV and AIDS could be included?

D e v e l o p i n g
a p l a n
In order to move to action it is essential to fi rst get
a good sense of what has been done so far. Tool 5
– ‘What is the status of mainstreaming in the sector?’ –
contains key steps to carrying out such an assessment.
As you work with others on developing an action plan,
it is essential to keep this assessment in mind so that
you build on what others have done before you.
Critical points in drawing up an action plan include:
Defi ning and agreeing on a clear set of actions to be
undertaken for internal and external mainstreaming
(see Tool 2).
Ensuring that the proposed actions are relevant and
appropriate and aligned to national frameworks
(such as the PRSP) and to national coordination
mechanisms.
Obtaining the highest level of buy-in within the organization.
Make sure you involve all stake holders
including NGOs, community representatives and
people living with HIV.
Ensuring that the activities that are planned can be
carried out. Human and fi nancial resources need
to accord with the planned activities.
Making sure that the plan is built around solid implementation
arrangements. If activities are to be
implemented then it will be critical to ensure that
the people involved have a formal commitment
and a clear structure within which to work.
Developing a monitoring and evaluation plan,
with clear indicators as to how you will measure
progress.
Involving the national AIDS programme and other
relevant sectors in all key steps.Mo v i n g t o a c t i o n
As you work with colleagues and other
partners to identify activities, it is useful to consider
one or more of the following suggestions, which
are based on a 2007 review of education sector
responses to HIV and AIDS in four countries (UNAIDS
IATT on Education, 2007e):
Critically review current coordination mechanisms
in the education sector. What opportunities exist
for ensuring that HIV and AIDS are prominently discussed
and reviewed through these mechanisms?
How effective are these mechanisms and would
strengthening them be a way of ensuring that
greater attention is paid to HIV and AIDS? Would
it be possible to set up a thematic group around
HIV and AIDS or are there existing groups where
HIV and AIDS could be included? Would better
information sharing among partners enhance the
profi le of HIV and AIDS? Are cooperation partners
holding themselves accountable on progress in the
area of HIV and AIDS?
When contracting consultants, try to ensure that
the team has HIV expertise. You do not need to
include a specifi c person for HIV. It is suffi cient to
ensure that attention to HIV is part of the terms
of reference and that the experts selected have
experience and expertise in this area. This is an
excellent way of raising the profi le of HIV, especially