Economic and Social Progress in Jeopardy: HIV/AIDS in the Asian and Pacific Region

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Staff, Corporate Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

HIV infections.

Public health.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (155 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : United Nations Publications July 2009 La Vergne : MyiLibrary [Distributor]

[Place of publication not identified] United Nations Publications 2005

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This United Nations publication, prepared by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), addresses the critical issue of integrating economic and social concerns, particularly the challenges posed by the HIV/AIDS pandemic, within the developmental context of the Asian and Pacific region. It explores the socio-economic impacts of HIV/AIDS on individuals, households, and nations, emphasizing the urgent need for policy interventions, resource allocation, and a compassionate approach to reduce stigma and discrimination. The report highlights vulnerable groups, including young people, women, and marginalized communities, and provides recommendations for government action to prevent the epidemic's spread, mitigate its impacts, and ensure sustainable development. Intended for policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners, the study underscores the ethical, social, and political dimensions of combating HIV/AIDS in the region. Generated by AI.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

1-280-14290-1

9786610142903

1-4175-4854-1

OCLC:

823835121