LE3 .A278 2011

2011

Brickner, Rachel

Acadia University

Bachelor of Arts

Honours

Political Science

Politics

The HIV/AIDS epidemic, primarily located in Sub-Saharan Africa has had devastating social, political, medical and economic affects, each exacerbating the other, resulting in a particularly complex phenomenon. The complexity of the HIV/AIDS pandemic therefore requires a holistic approach of services that would engage all sectors affected by the virus. Due to key institutions being weakened by Structural Adjustment Programs, many Sub-Saharan African states have been unable to adequately respond to the HIV/AIDS crisis allowing for NGOs to dominate this field. In studying both the Gates and Stephen Lewis Foundations it becomes obvious that the NGOization of the epidemic is inadequate in providing a holistic approach in combating HIV/AIDS. This is largely due to their patchwork effect in both quality and access as well as their dependence on wealthy donors to provide their funding. Furthermore, the NGOization of HIV/AIDS results in the dependence of many developing countries upon the developed world, as NGOs provide an alternative vehicle in providing social services, allowing for state institutions to remain inadequate.

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