 Objective
of the Final Assignments |
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The
final assignments build on the assignments that users have prepared
for previous sessions. The objective of the final assignments
is to allow users to demonstrate understanding of key elements
of an effective response to HIV/AIDS by a local government authority.
It should also reflect the increased capacity of users to develop
a work plan for a Local Government Response to HIV/AIDS for submission
to potential sources of funding to support implementation.
Choice of
Assignment
Two assignments have been developed, with the expectation that
the user (individual or team) would select and complete one of
the two.
Present a report of a maximum of 8 pages that summarizes the strategy
and action plan that a local government authority intends to implement
to fight HIV/AIDS in the locality. It should include a brief text
summary of the objectives, strategy and institutional mechanisms
to be used to implement the plan as well as a budget table that
sets out the work plan by activity for the first year.
The report
should be written with a target audience of a potential source
of financing for a local government response to HIV/AIDS. This
could be the mayor's office or planning department, the city council,
Ministry of Local Government, National AIDS Council or an outside
donor such as an NGO or foundation. The report should set out
clearly what the intended strategy and work plan is for the Local
government authority to undertake a response to HIV/AIDS within
the locality.
The report
should include the following sections (not necessarily in this
order):
- Introduction
(brief background setting out why HIV/AIDS is an issue)
- Objective
(of program and this report)
- Strategy
(main elements of the program)
- Implementation
Plan
a. institutional arrangements (allocation of responsibilities,
reporting, who and how funds will be managed)
b. list of activities with time frames and person responsible
- Monitoring
and Evaluation
a. Indicators to measure progress for each activity
- Budget
Users should
refer to the assignments completed during the sessions and draw
on these for the Practical Assignment. Chapter 4 of the Handbook
and its associated tools are the key resources for this project.
Users are encouraged to summarize sections 1, 2 and 3 above in
the text part of the report. At least two thirds of the time should
be spent on developing the implementation plan and budget. These
can be combined into one table that can resemble the budget table
on page 92 of the Handbook. This allows users to combine activities,
outputs and budget into one table.
To
review the final assignment prepared by the ALGAF country teams,
visit Resources.
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