Conselho Nacional de Combate ao HIV/SIDA

Published purpose

This project represents CIDA’s contribution to Mozambique’s National AIDS Council Common Fund, to support the plans and activities of the National AIDS Council. The National AIDS Council works with a variety of stakeholders – including local, national, and international non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, government ministries, and the private sector – to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic facing the country. This project supports Mozambican efforts to combat HIV/AIDS through a comprehensive approach to prevention, care, treatment, and support for the people infected and affected by the disease. Through this project, CIDA is working in close collaboration with other donors and the Government of Mozambique to strengthen the effectiveness of its aid. Efforts are focused on effective, transparent, and accountable country systems; increasing coordination and harmonization among donors; and reinforcing mutual accountability. This approach also helps foster greater policy dialogue between CIDA, the Government of Mozambique, and partners, which in turn helps to reinforce efforts for effective, focused aid and long-term development results. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of the common fund is undertaken in coordination with other donors. The results expected from this project include not only nation-wide progress in the area of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, but also in other areas. It aims to achieve improvements in the Government of Mozambique’s ability to manage and administer its health sector, particularly in terms of transparency, sound financial management, and accountability. These improvements are an important factor in ensuring that the Government of Mozambique can maintain the progress achieved.