Microfinance strategies for HIV/AIDS mitigation and prevention in Sub- Saharan Africa

Amy. McDonagh

ILO Working Papers from International Labour Organization

Abstract: Examines strategies microfinance institutions can use to help mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS on the institution providing services in a high prevalence area, on the institution's client base and on the wider community. Discusses strategies to promote HIV/AIDS awareness and to facilitate behaviour change. Makes recommendations for further research and steps forward.

Keywords: HIV/AIDS.; disease control; microfinance; access to credit.; social implication; economic implication; role of ILO.; credit system; insurance; saving; VIH/SIDA; lutte contre la maladie; microfinance; accès au crédit; conséquences sociales; conséquences économiques; rôle de l'OIT; système de crédit; assurances; épargne; VIH/SIDA; lucha contra las enfermedades; microfinanciamiento; acceso a créditos; consecuencias sociales; consecuencias económicas; papel de la OIT; sistema de créditos; seguros; ahorro (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 34 pages
Date: 2001
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