Central Africa Republic - Our Backgound
 

The government of the Central African Republic, with the help of the World Bank and UNAIDS, established a National Aids Committee (CNLS) and set up a comprehensive national strategic plan against AIDS. Although the country is undergoing tense political instability, the CNLS remains operational (source: World Bank).

Still more support is urgently needed to help the Central African Republic restore sustainable stability and to address the development challenges it faces, amongst which is a growing HIV/AIDS epidemic, which, if not adequately addressed, will exacerbate the current social and economic crisis.

 
Central African Republic Chapter of The Alliance launched in October 2004
 

Under the auspices of the national government, and with the support from the UNAPP, UNDP and UNAIDS, the National Chapter of the Alliance for Central African Republic was officially launched in the city of Bangui on 30 October 2004. The launch was attended by the Head of State, national and local government representatives, international organisations, the NGO community, UN agencies and mayors from Burkina Faso and Côte d’ Ivoire. This was preceded by a planning workshop. A constitution was also approved in conjunction with the launch to guide implementation of activities. 

During 2005, an AMICAALL framework was developed in the Central African Republic in consultation with mayors, municipal leaders, and other partners. AMICAALL Central African Republic also developed a short-term action plan aimed at reinforcing capacities at municipal level through: carrying out mapping of existing services; identifying gaps and priorities based on consultations with communities and service providers; developing integrated local action plans; and ensuring capacity to monitor and assess plans. Seed funding was provided by the World Bank/IDF for a National Technical Advisor and start-up work. Municipal HIV Teams had been set up in several municipalities. 

Unfortunately, due to the escalation of civil instability which impacts on local government, the Central African Republic Chapter of The Alliance has suspended operations. However efforts are now underway to revive the Chapter.