HIV Policy Scan and Action Planning: Activity Design Manual

This approach is intended to help countries achieve the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030. The PSAP approach involves a four-step process: service gap prioritization, identifying policy barriers, action plan development, and action plan implementation. Service gap prioritization involves analyzing program data and conducting a service area prioritization workshop to identify areas where HIV services are most needed. Identifying policy barriers involves assessing country policies, engaging stakeholders and decision-makers, and conducting a civil society organization enabling environment assessment. Action plan development involves stakeholder workshops to prioritize policy solutions and action planning. The action plan is then implemented, with ongoing monitoring and evaluation to ensure its effectiveness. The PSAP approach is designed to be adaptable to the specific needs of each country and can be implemented in a variety of settings. The PSAP approach is supported by a range of tools and resources, including a desk review service gap data summary tool, a service area prioritization facilitator agenda, and a policy solution prioritization facilitator agenda. These tools are designed to facilitate the implementation of the PSAP approach and ensure that it is tailored to the specific needs of each country. The PSAP approach has been piloted in several countries, including Lesotho and Ghana, with positive results. The approach has been shown to be effective in identifying policy barriers and developing action plans to address them. The PSAP approach is also designed to be sustainable, with ongoing support and technical assistance available to countries as they implement the approach. The PSAP approach is intended to support country ownership of the HIV response and overall epidemic control. By providing a framework for assessing and addressing policy barriers, the PSAP approach can help countries to achieve their HIV-related goals and objectives. The approach is also designed to be adaptable to the specific needs of each country, making it a valuable tool for countries seeking to strengthen their HIV response. The PSAP approach is supported by a range of stakeholders, including civil society organizations, governments, and international partners. The approach is also aligned with a range of international standards and guidelines, including those developed by UNAIDS and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Overall, the PSAP approach is a valuable tool for countries seeking to strengthen their HIV response and achieve their HIV-related goals and objectives. By providing a framework for assessing and addressing policy barriers, the PSAP approach can help countries to achieve their goals and make progress towards ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030.