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Conclusion
CAPA HIV/AIDS Programme has expanded significantly within the 12 Provinces and Diocese of Egypt with increased ownership and bold leadership support at all levels of the Church since 2001. It is essential to also appreciate and understand the different socio-economic and cultural context in which various Provinces and Dioceses have implemented their HIV/AIDS Plans. These contexts have generated some evidence based practices and concepts that are useful for mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS in communities, such as the goat project in Burundi, tailoring Project in Rwanda, youth programme in South Africa, micro entrepreneur project in Kenya and Nigeria e.t.c. The synergy and partnership achieved by Provinces and Dioceses from working with other related development organizations has enriched the quality of programme implementation and service delivery. These key factors should be considered by CAPA in her second strategic plan on HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria in order to scale up services and evolve sustainable programmes. CAPA, through her structures and networks has the ability and credibility to effectively respond to the pandemic of HIV/AIDS and its related conditions, if it maximized her existing opportunities and roles within and outside the Church effectively.
However, there is a need to strengthen programme coordination and communication at all levels of the Church (CAPA, Provinces and Dioceses) in order to create opportunities for learning and sharing of knowledge, skills and practices with each other.
It is imperative to mention that limitations like inadequate capacity and leadership commitment have hindered the efficient contribution of CAPA in combating HIV/AIDS in Africa. Therefore, these constraints will have to be addressed in the next strategic plan of CAPA (2007 -2011).
The Way Forward
(a) Re-Positioning the Church
- CAPA leaders must raise their voices for peace restoration in war-torn countries like DRC and Sudan;
- Church and its leadership should not be afraid to state clearly its stand on HIV/AIDS.
- Church leadership must play a more active role and speak out against socio-cultural and practises that fuel the spread of HIV/AIDS;
- CAPA, Provinces and Dioceses need to collaborate and partner with national governments, development agencies and other FBOs in leveraging resources for effective programme coordination and implementation.
(b) Programmatic Issues
- Provinces and Dioceses should integrate HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria. More work should be done to mainstream HIV/AIDS into other development programmes;
- Incorporate HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria programmes with Church health and education system;
- Develop efficient monitoring and evaluation and sustainability strategy in all her programme components;
- Improve working relationship through establishment of information dissemination and communication strategies;
- Design appropriate phase out/exit strategies for HIV/AIDS Programme with partners so that credible programmes are not abandoned mid-way without any sustainable options.
(c) General and Specific for CAPA
- Source funds for the HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria programme;
- Arrange and coordinate annual regional space for experience sharing, reflection and learning;
- Establish mechanisms for improving documentation, communication, coordination and networking among Provinces and Dioceses;
- Facilitate capacity building processes for Provinces and Dioceses;
- CAPA to develop monitoring and evaluation strategy to provide data and monitor progress;
- CAPA and should encourage and empower the French speaking Provinces to respond appropriately to the scourage of HIV/AIDS.
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