Report on the 6th HIV/AIDS Asia Regional Program Consultation and Coordination Forum

The Sixth HAARP (HIV/AIDS Asia Regional Program) Consultation and Coordination Forum (HCCF) took place in Siem Reap, Cambodia between April 2 and 4, 2012. It was attended by 60 people from governments and civil society from the 5 target countries. HAARP is Australia’s response to HIV prevention among People who Inject Drugs (PWID) in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region. It is an 8 year $59 million initiative which builds on earlier investments by the Australian Government. This 6th HAARP Consultation and Coordination Forum provided an opportunity to bring key stakeholders together to share Country Progress Reports (Day 1), discuss Civil Society partnerships and engagement in Harm Reduction and HIV (Day 2) and discuss Monitoring and Evaluation (Day 3). A high level forum was also held on the sidelines of the HCCF on day 1 and was attended by government representatives from all HAARP countries, AusAID country posts, AusAID Bangkok and chaired by Minister Counselor Michael Wilson.

This report provides a summary and overview of the sessions and augments the very substantial data which is included on the USB handed to all participants at the close of the Forum. That thumb drive includes all presentations in full plus all background reports and documents.

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