HIV/AIDS in Georgia: Addressing the Crisis is part of the World Bank Working Paper series. These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing research and to stimulate public discussion. This book describes the characteristics of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Georgia and assesses it's potential effect on the country's economic growth and on sectors, such as agriculture, transport, labor markets, health care and social security. It carefully analyses the strengths and shortcomings of the National Response and identifies potential areas and strategic actions for strengthening National Response capabilities. The book also provides projections of prevalence rates for 2000-2015 and their impact on population demographics. HIV/AIDS in Georgia is an important tool in placing the HIV/AIDS epidemic at the center of the development and aid agenda in Georgia and for identifying the most appropriate and cost-effective interventions in the context of poverty reduction.
- ISBN10 082135714X
- ISBN13 9780821357149
- Publish Date 5 January 2004
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 16 October 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint World Bank Publications
- Format Paperback
- Pages 62
- Language English