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HIV and Infrastructure: ADB Experience in the Greater Mekong Subregion

In recent years, Asian Development Bank (ADB) has supported a number of comprehensive HIV prevention-focused packages associated with the infrastructure sector, particularly in the construction of roads and highways. Different HIV-prevention models have been developed and adapted, which have resulted in successful programs and learning experiences on the ground. It is important to take the lessons from these activities and use them to develop improved designs and enhanced institutional mechanisms for integrating HIV responses in infrastructure and transport developments supported by ADB and other donors.

From February to July 2007, ADB conducted a case study review of four transport projects in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). The review aimed to assess the effectiveness of design and implementation features, and the impact of the provisions made for HIV prevention. Key lessons and recommendations have been identified accordingly.

• Synthesis Report [ PDF: 974kb | 4 pages ]
• Promoting HIV Prevention in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic [ PDF: 956kb | 4 pages ]
• Supporting HIV Prevention in the People’s Republic of China [ PDF: 946kb | 4 pages ]
• Mitigating HIV Risks in Cambodia [ PDF: 1,202kb | 4 pages ]
• Setting a Precedent for HIV Prevention in Large Infrastructure Projects [ PDF: 1,121kb | 4 pages ]