The State of Business and HIV/AIDS (2006) - Booz Allen Hamilton

6 1 Executive Summary
There is a long way to go. A sustained effort is
required from business to further broaden and
deepen the response through well targeted and
managed programs. In doing so, companies should
set priorities based on the likely impact of programs.
The baseline report suggests:
The 2006 BPAS baseline indicates that there is
a very high level of business engagement and
willingness to do more. There is an increasing role
for business to partner with governments and the
international community and enhance joint efforts
in fighting HIV/AIDS.
• Develop strategies to work closely with
suppliers and business associates to expand the
network of business engagement.
• Partner with NGOs, community, and local
government to develop and fund programs and
initiatives with greater reach.
• Extend confidential testing and treatment
programs. Testing initiatives need to include
monitoring of testing participation rates and
access to viral load tests. In high prevalence
areas, treatment arrangements need to be
extended to dependents and post employment.
• Focus on balanced prevention and treatment.
Prevention programs targeting real behavior
change aligned with treatment.
• Increase the role of business in advocacy and
in particular extend programs into emerging
markets. Leverage CEO and senior leadership to
dispel myths and stigma, break down workplace
barriers and influence community change.
Success comes from active collaboration. Most
companies interviewed said they look at what
others are doing to learn and implement based on
best practice. Ninety percent of those interviewed
highlighted the need for an ongoing exchange of
ideas and results.