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HIV and AIDS
Updated: 1 September 2009

HIV and AIDS are linked in a complex manner to economic development and poverty. The social and economic effects of AIDS related illnesses and deaths are felt most in households living close to or below the poverty line. Preventing HIV infections now is the most effective way to curb the HIV epidemic and avoid social and economic costs of treating HIV and AIDS related illnesses.

Read the report by The Commission on AIDS*.

Spotlight

Intersections - Gender, HIV, and Infrastructure Operations: Lessons from Selected ADB–Financed Transport Projects

Intersections - Gender, HIV, and Infrastructure Operations: Lessons from Selected ADB–Financed Transport ProjectsADB is committed to mainstream gender equality approaches in all sectors of its operations. This publication assesses the nexus between gender inequalities, HIV spread, and infrastructure development. A desk review and comparative analysis of existing infrastructure sector policies, legal and regulatory frameworks related to HIV prevention in Cambodia, the People’s Republic of China, India, Papua New Guinea, and Tajikistan identifies factors which may contribute to promote an effective response to the epidemic. The assessment of and field visits in selected ADB transport project sites identified promising practices for a more sustainable and gender-inclusive response to the epidemic.

HIV and AIDS Resources


Access strategic HIV and AIDS data and analyses for 24 Asia-Pacific countries focusing on population sub-groups, particularly those most at risk, including age and gender distribution.
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Featured Project
View this ADB-sponsored Music Video for the prevention of HIV and AIDS.

HIV/AIDS Prevention among the Youth

The HIV/AIDS Prevention among the Youth Project finances an integrated plan involving mass media and community campaigns complemented by a comprehensive program of activities and services addressing the youth's sexuality. Read the news release.

View more ADB HIV and AIDS projects by Country or by Region.
What's New
Redefining AIDS in Asia: Crafting an Effective Response*

The report deepens and refines the understanding of Asia's pandemic, and pinpoints the critical components of a viable and sustainable long-term response that can control AIDS in Asia. The report includes key implementation strategies both at policy and operational level. Read the Report [ PDF ]*		 Strategy 2020 Long-term Strategic Framework 2008-2020

Strategy 2020 highlights the role of ADB in fighting the spread of HIV and AIDS in the region particularly in the areas of Regional Cooperation and Health.

See ADB's Operational Plan for Health [ PDF ]		 Joint Initiative to Fight AIDS in the Infrastructure Sectors: Development Agencies Unite against HIV/AIDS [ PDF ]
The Asian Development Bank and 5 other signatory agencies address the spread of HIV infection with this joint initiative. Read more.

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