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Minimizing the impact of HIV/AIDS on Land Distribution Programs. Case study of the CBRLDP in Malawi. Presentation outline. Introduction HIV/AIDS in SSA HIV/AIDS Trends in Malawi Conceptual issues HIV/AIDS in CBRLDP Recommendations. Introduction. HIV/AIDS is a major development challenge
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Minimizing the impact of HIV/AIDS on Land Distribution Programs Case study of the CBRLDP in Malawi
Presentation outline • Introduction • HIV/AIDS in SSA • HIV/AIDS Trends in Malawi • Conceptual issues • HIV/AIDS in CBRLDP • Recommendations
Introduction HIV/AIDS is a major development challenge HIV/AIDS is a major source of livelihood risk and reduces the capacity of households and communities to cope with risks and shocks
Conceptual Issues • Resettlement and increased risk of HIV/AIDS infection • Beneficiary selection criteria • Inheritance rights for women, widows, orphans and other marginalized groups • Women and children’s land rights • Safety networks and new institutions • Capacity for project implementation
Context: The CBRLDP • Brief description of the project • Land tenure system in the CBRLDP • Measures to minimize impact among project beneficiaries • Information and sensitization • Access to VCT & ART • Improvement of local knowledge systems • Local leadership support aimed at behavioral change
HIV and AIDS infection rate and knowledge in the project districts
Recommendations for minimizing the impact • Provision of the HIV/AIDS interventions within the wider RHP • Linkage of HIV/AIDS issues in development capacity building activities • Building sustainable local capacity • Use of existing community structures • Building a network of local level support through strengthening collaboration with other CBOs.