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HIV/AIDS in the CaribbeanOverviewAs one of the UNDP five practice areas, the issue of HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean is indeed a priority. The disease has rooted itself deep within Caribbean society, to the extent at which the region is now the second most affected in the world. In small island nations, an HIV prevalence rate approaching one percent can rapidly affect the economic stability and overall health of the region. The UNDP and other donor and institutional partners have made a commitment to reduce the spread of this disease, as well as the reduction of its social and economic impact. More recently, a Global Fund Project has been initiated for the OECS countries under the aegis of the Secretariat of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States.
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UNDP works to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and reduce its impact. As a trusted development partner, and co-sponsor of UNAIDS, it helps countries put HIV/AIDS at the centre of national development and poverty reduction strategies; build national capacity to mobilize all levels of government and civil society for a coordinated and effective response to the epidemic; and protect the rights of people living with AIDS, women, and vulnerable populations. Because HIV/AIDS is a world-wide problem, UNDP supports these national efforts by offering knowledge, resources and best practices from around the world.