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Research brokers and intermediaries in different sectors and contexts: HIV/AIDS Presentation by Sarah Page, Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAfaids) at the Locating the Power of the In-between conference July 08
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HIV/AIDS information: the power to make a difference17 Beveridge Road, PO Box A509, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel : 263-4-336193/4, 307898, Fax : 263-4-336195, Email: info@safaids.org.zw, Website: www.safaids.org.zw
Bringing it Together
Sara PageDeputy Director
Southern Africa HIV/AIDS Information Dissemination Service
HIV/AIDS information: the power to make a difference17 Beveridge Road, PO Box A509, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel : 263-4-336193/4, 307898, Fax : 263-4-336195, Email: info@safaids.org.zw, Website: www.safaids.org.zw
Recognising the challenges with regard to information:
• Credibility and reliability
• Access
• Applicability and Relevance
Yet…noting all the potential opportunities available through new/modern technologies- there is a need to create a system/platform to ‘bring it together’
HIV/AIDS information: the power to make a difference17 Beveridge Road, PO Box A509, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel : 263-4-336193/4, 307898, Fax : 263-4-336195, Email: info@safaids.org.zw, Website: www.safaids.org.zw
• A system that:– Using available and upcoming tools– Builds on existing capacities– Strengthens partnerships– Makes information- available,
accessible and open to diverse stakeholders.
HIV/AIDS information: the power to make a difference17 Beveridge Road, PO Box A509, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel : 263-4-336193/4, 307898, Fax : 263-4-336195, Email: info@safaids.org.zw, Website: www.safaids.org.zw
National Partnership Platforms• National partnership platforms provide a mechanism for
collaboration and a means of harnessing the energies of civil society organisations contributing to an effective response to HIV and tuberculosis (TB).
• Function as collaborative arrangements aimed at enhancing performance and achieving measurable improvements in the national response to HIV and TB.
• Focused objectives ( for information sharing and advocacy) outlined at the outset, and partners must commit to supporting and contributing to their realisation.
Example: Partners Zimbabwe; Partners Zambia
HIV/AIDS information: the power to make a difference17 Beveridge Road, PO Box A509, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel : 263-4-336193/4, 307898, Fax : 263-4-336195, Email: info@safaids.org.zw, Website: www.safaids.org.zw
Civil society information, communication and advocacy
platform
Programming/advocacy agenda
Capacity building, partnership-based approach
Document, analyze, synthesize and repackage information
Position papersPolicy briefs
Media releasesAdvocacy publications
Resource CentresInformation kiosks
Focused discussion eForumsViral distribution of products
IEC materialsTraining packs
Campaign statementsOnline searcable archives of discussions
Document distribution centres
Improve quality of information through capacity building
Key Correspondent Team - Ongoing training in writing, trend mapping and analysis
J ournalists Against AIDS - Media resource desk
Civil society empowerment, participation and networking
High quality eForumsCommunity dialoguesRegional consultations
Discussion forums (physical)Advocacy hubs
ICT trainingAdvocacy workshops
Campaigns
Partnership and expansion
Partnership and expansion and strengthening of all
activities
HIV/AIDS information: the power to make a difference17 Beveridge Road, PO Box A509, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel : 263-4-336193/4, 307898, Fax : 263-4-336195, Email: info@safaids.org.zw, Website: www.safaids.org.zw
• Key principles– Local ownership– Partnership– Capacity building– Inclusivity
HIV/AIDS information: the power to make a difference17 Beveridge Road, PO Box A509, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel : 263-4-336193/4, 307898, Fax : 263-4-336195, Email: info@safaids.org.zw, Website: www.safaids.org.zw
Regional Vision• Bringing together national platforms into a
regional platform
• With strong national platforms, there can be– Improved Inter-country learning and sharing– Stronger regional advocacy– Clear links to global processes and strategic
opportunities (Global fund, PCB etc)
HIV/AIDS information: the power to make a difference17 Beveridge Road, PO Box A509, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel : 263-4-336193/4, 307898, Fax : 263-4-336195, Email: info@safaids.org.zw, Website: www.safaids.org.zw
Regional PlatformDraws on:• Dialogue – efora ( email/website/mobile)• Links to country platforms- partners• Key documents online- portal/resource centre• Up-to-date news- portal/resource centre• Events and Contacts - portal/resource centre• Regional advocacy issues- policy
dialogues/discussion fora
HIV/AIDS information: the power to make a difference17 Beveridge Road, PO Box A509, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel : 263-4-336193/4, 307898, Fax : 263-4-336195, Email: info@safaids.org.zw, Website: www.safaids.org.zw
NationalPartners Zimbabwe
NationalPartners Zambia
NationalSouth Africa AIDS Portal
National Partners Lesotho
NationalPartners Namibia
Regional
HIV/AIDS information: the power to make a difference17 Beveridge Road, PO Box A509, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel : 263-4-336193/4, 307898, Fax : 263-4-336195, Email: info@safaids.org.zw, Website: www.safaids.org.zw
Progressing Toward Improved Information Exchange
• Building partnerships takes time• Resources required• New technology emerging• Ongoing capacity development
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