Substantive Paper

Title:  Research on the state of the HIV and Aids epidemic in Africa and strategies to communicate
  findings and recommendations to influence policies and programmes, with specific reference to
  public fora.(full paper)

Presentation

Issue:  The role of research and advocacy during HIV and Aids conferences and scientific forums in Africa
            in creating awareness on challenges faced and lessons learnt. 

Presenter: Dr. Olive Shisana, Human Sciences Research Council ( HSRC), South Africa   

Case Study 1

Title:  Union for Africa Population Studies (UAPS)  conferences in Africa

Issue: The role of Union for Africa Population Studies conferences and scientific forums in Africa in creating
            dialogue between researchers and policy makers, with specific focus on HIV and Aids 

Presenter: Prof. Borbor Kandeh, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Former President of  Union for Africa Population Studies (UAPS)   

Case Study 2

Title:  Joint Population Conferencing and workshops  (full paper)

Presentation

Issue:  The role of the Joint Population Conferences in facilitating dialogue in South and Southern Africa.

Presenter: Mr. Daniel Lopes, Community Agency for Social Enquiry( CASE), South Africa

Case Study 3

Title:  SAHARA Conferences

Issue:  An academic institution engaging with government on HIV and Aids research and programmes  

Presenter: Dr.  Charles Hongoro, Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), South Africa