Location Framework of the Study

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1.4. Result

The study will provide vital input to the NAC in the assessment of the current community strengthening performance, in terms of its contribution, effectiveness and sustainability. The outcome of the assessment will be a report covering:  A policy analysis focusing on: o The role and functions of civil society, in particular community based organizations KAP community networks and CSOs in the implementation of prevention and care, support and treatment programs. o A map of approaches, advocacy and programs by and focusing on key populations that contributed to the increasing the effectiveness and sustainability of HIV AIDS programs. o Community-based-a alysis of KAP’s perception with regards to the HIV AIDS services received so far  Case studies from selected provinces focusing on highlighted issues on the role of community in the prevention, care, support and treatment of HIV AIDS. These cases could take on positive aspects as good practices or problems for lessons to be learned.  Recommendations of strategic approaches to increase the quality of community based groups’ role in increasing coverage, effectiveness and sustainability of the AIDS response.

1.5. Location

These provinces were selected based on the local epidemic and local community based responses. These locations may be adjusted based on further discussion with the National Working Group - Community Sector External Review. However, this proposal aimed for the review to take place in 10 provinces, as follows:  Group A: West Java, East Java, Bali, North Sumatra and South Sulawesi  Group B: NTB, North Sulawesi and Yogyakarta  Group C: Central Kalimantan and Bangka Belitung

1.6. Framework of the Study

Figure 1: The Framework of the Study Input • policies: national, local • local and non-local resources: system, financial community assets • social capital • NCPI Output • political output • social output • economic output • environment output Impact • community social bargaining position formal, non- formal • role in decision making • health seeking behavior 7 Guided by the proposed conceptual framework for the study Figure 1, an operational framework Figure 2 were developed by adopting the Community System Strengthening Framework GF, 2014. In this framework, the role of community organizations and actors in HIV AIDS response will be influenced by the dynamics of six core components which are considered as essential function of community systems. These six components are: 1. Enabling environment and advocacy in HIV and AIDS response. 2. Community networks, linkages, partnerships, and coordination. 3. Resources and capacity building. 4. Community activities and services delivery. 5. Organizational and leadership strengthening. 6. Monitoring and evaluation and planning. When all of these core components are strengthened and functioning well, these will be a potential context for community system to contribute in improving their performance service delivery area and outcomes availability, coverage, readiness, and use and ultimately resulting in improved health and well-being. Figure 2: Operationalization of the Study Framework

Chapter 2: Methodology