Marginalized Knowledge: An Agenda for Indigenous Knowledge Development and Integration with Other Forms of Knowledge

Aims and principles of the Strategic Plan

The two primary aims of the NSP is to reduce the number of HIV/AIDS infections by 50% as well as to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS on the society be ensuring proper treatment, care and support to 80% of all people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.

The 2000-2011 NSP is based on the following principles:

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  Both government departments and civil society have a responsibility in the fight against AIDS;
  
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  It is the responsibility of Government to focus on education, healthcare and welfare with regards to AIDS;
  
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  The different HIV communities should take part in the implementation of the framework;
  
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  There is a focus on the vulnerability of women, but the case of children and people with disabilities receives a special mention;
  
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  People living with HIV should play a role in the national response from government;
  
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  All interventions must be socio-cultural sensitive. A special mention is made of culture, religion, age, gender and language;
  
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  Aspects of stigma and discrimination will receive attention;
  
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  Social mobilisation should lead to sustainable behavioural change;
  
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  The role of FBOs, CBOs, NGOs and the private section should be highlighted;
  
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  Adequate resources must be available to ensure that the Strategic Plan can function according to plan.
  

The Strategic Plan is then divided into four key priority areas. These priority areas will ensure that interventions are specifically focussed to reach the aims of the NSP.

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  Prevention;
  
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  Treatment, care and support;
  
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  Human and legal rights; and
  
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  Monitoring, research and surveillance.