Obtaining access to international donor organizations is a key step in leveraging potential funds. To this end, CCA has developed a partnership with the World Bank’s Multi-Country AIDS Program (MAP) to provide CCA members with more direct access to important funding opportunities.
The Multi-Country HIV/AIDS Program (MAP)
In September 2000, the Bank launched the Multi-Country HIV/AIDS Program (MAP) for Africa. The MAP addresses the obstacles faced by many sub-Saharan Africa countries working to develop a strategic response to HIV/AIDS by committing substantial International Development Association (IDA) resources and leveraging co-financing on a country-by-country basis through the International Partnership Against AIDS in Africa (IPAA).
MAP made an initial amount of US$500 million in flexible and rapid funding available to African countries to assist in scaling up national HIV/AIDS efforts. The Bank also approved an additional US$500 million in IDA financing in 2002 for the second stage of the Multi-Country HIV/AIDS Program (MAP) for Africa.
The funds are available to any African country (and organizations/businesses within that country) that meets simple eligibility criteria, including eligibility for IDA credits.
MAP Objectives
The overall development objective of the MAP is to dramatically increase access to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment programs, with emphasis on vulnerable groups (such as youth, women of childbearing age, and other groups at high risk). The specific development objectives of each individual country project, as stated in the national strategic plans, provide the basis for this program and are agreed upon at the time of appraisal of the national projects.
MAP and the Private Sector
Many companies are not aware they are eligible for MAP HIV/AIDS work related funds. However, a key feature of the MAP is direct support to community organizations, NGOs, and the private sector for local HIV/AIDS initiatives.
MAP funds are channeled through each country’s National AIDS Commission (NAC). NAC is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategic Framework. The Framework seeks to reduce the transmission of HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and improve the quality of life of people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
NAC recognizes that civil society – including private businesses, NGOs, local government, central ministries and communities – plays an important role in the fight against HIV/AIDS. To engage and support civil society partners, NAC has instituted a funding mechanism through which any private sector organization can apply for MAP funds. Eligibility criteria for private sector organizations are:
- Legal status allowing the institution to enter into contracts and carry out work
- A minimum of 18 months of existence in business
- A clear and efficient accounting system that can handle the funds requested
- Skilled staff to implement proposed activities
- Ability to mobilize human and material resources
- An organizational structure in place to support decision-making, implementation, follow-up and accountability.
Services private sector companies propose to implement should be:
- Consistent with national priorities. These priorities are outlined in each country’s National Strategic Framework and HIV/AIDS Operational plan, including the workplaces supported by the Global Fund for AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis (GFATM). (these documents are available from each country’s NAC)
- Consistent with national technical guidelines and protocols.
- Consistent with community needs.
The CCA HIV/AIDS Initiative recognizes the funding opportunities presented by the MAP, and our team can assist CCA members in applying for these HIV/AIDS work related funds.
If your company is interested in pursuing this avenue of funding, please contact Elizabeth Ashbourne, Senior Coordinator, Private Sector Partnerships, World Bank AIDS Campaign Team for Africa(ACTafrica) at eashbourne@worldbank.org; or Caroline Hope, HIV/AIDS Program Manager, CCA at chope@africacncl.org
