2. Evidence based Currently, many decisions are not evidence-based Currently, many decisions are not evidence-based Evidence is diverse; epidemiological, behavioral etc Evidence is diverse; epidemiological, behavioral etc There are existing efforts to generate evidence There are existing efforts to generate evidence Wayforward Wayforward –Continue improving monitoring and evaluation systems – Targeted research to fill up the data gaps –Enhance human resource capacity for data collection, analysis and research at all levels and the various sectors –Clarify the mandate for NAC to demand for data from the stakeholders

3. Effective Partnership All countries have partnership arrangements All countries have partnership arrangements Need to broaden the arrangements to cover the lower levels; absence of constituencies at the lower levels Need to broaden the arrangements to cover the lower levels; absence of constituencies at the lower levels Inadequate representation for the CSOs Inadequate representation for the CSOs Wayforward Wayforward –Balancing the voice of stakeholders in decision making process of the partnership –Extend capacity building to the CSOs and lower levels –Move towards effective HIV AIDS SWAP. Some countries have made appreciable success- lots of effort and commitment required, –Strengthen district implementation - joint planning, empower the district to oversee expenditure, appropriate mechanisms for reporting, –increased transparency (sharing of information) including donors