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Financing the Response to AIDS in Low- and Middle- Income Countries: International Assistance from Donor Governments in 2011

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UNAIDS

UNAIDS and the Kaiser Family Foundation have been tracking donor government assistance for AIDS in low- and middle- income countries since 2002. This latest report provides data from governments for 2011, the most recent year with comparable data available across donors. As it shows, international assistance rose sharply from 2002 through 2008, the period just before the onset of the economic crisis. It then began to flatten and, last year, for the first time, disbursements declined. The current report finds that although funding has gone back up, it remains at 2008 levels. If such trends continue, reaching the UN Political Declaration investment target of $22-24 billion needed by 2015 could be at risk.

Annual Report 2003/04

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HST Annual Report
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Health Systems Trust
The 2003/04 year has been yet another challenging and rewarding one for HST. On reflection, it has been a year in which HST has shown its ability to successfully adapt to external changes and demands, while remaining true to its mission, and continuing to expand the role and influence of the organisation in South Africa and the region.

The role of ISDS in the Rural District Health Support Programme (RDHSP)

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Health Systems Trust
The Integrated Sustainable Rural Development Programme (ISRDP) is an initiative driven from the Presidents office. The ISRDP is a ten-year programme emphasising the integration of planning for services and is a major new developmental role for local government. Thirteen of the most disadvantaged rural district municipalities in South Africa have been identified for this programme. These following district councils have been identified as the pilot sites or 'nodal' points in the programme: Chris Hani, Oliver Tambo, Ukhahlamba, Alfred Nzo, Zululand, Bohlabelo, Central Karoo, Kgalagadi, Umzinyathi, Sekhukhune, Thabo Mofutsanyane, Ugu, and Umkhanyakude.