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  WABA/UNICEF Colloquium on HIV and breastfeeding

  World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, 2002

  This resource is a collection of conference presentations on breastfeeding and HIV transmission, includingthe role of breastfeeding-supportive NGOs in HIV and infant feedingHIV and infant feeding: a framework for priority actionsexperiences with early cessation of breast feeding among HIV infected women in Kampala, UgandaPMTCT, infant feeding: the Botswana experienceHIV and
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  Does subsidized childcare help poor working women in urban areas?: evaluation of a government-sponsored program in Guatemala City

  International Food Policy Research Institute, 2002

  This paper presents an evaluation and impact assessment (1998) of the urban Hogares Comunitarios Program (HCP), Guatemala, a government-sponsored pilot programme designed to alleviate poverty by providing working parents with low-cost, quality childcare within their community.
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  Public spending and outcomes: does governance matter?

  World Bank, 2002

  This paper examines the role of governance, as measured by level of corruption and quality of bureaucracy, and asks how it affects the relationship between public spending and outcomes.The paper discusses the following questions:how effective is public spending in improving social indicators such as infant mortality?
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  Evidence of iatrogenic HIV transmission in children in South Africa

  British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2003

  This paper is the latest in a series arguing that HIV transmission in Africa is attributable to unsafe medical practices in far more cases than have been previously believed.
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  Care for orphans, children affected by HIV/AIDS and other vulnerable children: a strategic framework

  Family Health International, 2001

  This document presents an overview of the situation of increasing numbers of orphans and children affected by HIV/AIDS worldwide. It states that both communities and governments are reaching crisis point in trying to cope with these children. It states that care and support for orphans and vulnerable children has primarily focused on addressing their material needs.
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  Social marketing for adolescent sexual health: results of operations research projects in Botswana, Cameroon, Guinea, and South Africa

  Population Services International, 2000

  This report, produced by Population Services International (PSI), describes a project that tested the impact of youth-oriented social marketing techniques on adolescent sexual and reproductive health. Interventions and communications strategies included promotion through mass media, brand names such as ‘Youth Horizon’, and condom distribution through peer educators and youth-friendly outlets.
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  Measuring child poverty and health: a new international study

  Young Lives, 2002

  This working paper introduces the research plan of an international cohort study on child poverty and health.The study will follow up children born into poverty (plus a small number of non-poor for comparative purposes) in Ethiopia, Vietnam, Peru, and the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.
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  Preventing HIV/AIDS and promoting sexual health among especially vulnerable young people

  Safe Passages to Adulthood, 2002

  This document reports on an expert group meeting on young people's sexual health. The good practice guide introduces practitioners, policy-makers and researchers to two distinct but related concepts - risk and vulnerability.
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  Guidelines for counselling children who are infected with HIV or affected by HIV and Aids

  South African AIDS Training Programme, 2003

  This booklet is intended for counselors working with children who are infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
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  Building blocks: Africa-wide briefing notes

  International HIV/AIDS Alliance, 2003

  These briefing notes for working with children are organised into an overview and five sections:EducationHealth and nutritionPsychosocial supportSocial inclusionEconomic strengtheningEach briefing note provides issues and principles for guiding strategy, while drawing on best practice from programme experience.

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