[afro-nets] e-Forum on Civil Society Engagement in the Three Ones

[Sarah Pouezevara <PouezevaraS@unaids.org>]

UNAIDS invites you to join an e-Forum on Civil Society Engage-
ment in the Three Ones
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Dear Friends and Colleagues,

As part of UNAIDS's continued efforts to facilitate the applica-
tion of the Three Ones, I would like to invite you to partici-
pate in a moderated "e-forum" discussion on "Civil Society and
the Three Ones".

Our goal is to facilitate a meaningful discussion across the
globe on the critical role of each stakeholder in the realiza-
tion of the Three Ones at country level.

National AIDS programmes, civil society, key donors and UNAIDS
endorsed the Three Ones principles in April 2004 to achieve the
most effective and efficient use of resources, and to ensure
rapid action and results-based management.

The Three Ones are:
* One agreed HIV/AIDS action framework that provides the basis
for coordinating the work of all partners.

* One national AIDS coordinating authority, with a broad based
multi-sector mandate.

* One agreed AIDS country-level monitoring and evaluation sys-
tem.

When applied in an inclusive manner, these principles build
partnerships to support national ownership of the AIDS response,
coordinate the participation of all key stakeholders and improve
transparency and accountability of resources and investments. To
assist in the consistent application of the Three Ones UNAIDS is
seeking broad feedback and further stakeholder engagement. As
part of this work a series of questions will be posted on the e-
forum for three months from 23 February 2005.

To take part in the Three Ones e-forum, please visit the UNAIDS
webpage http://threeones.unaids.org

You will also be able to access through the UNAIDS website
(http://www.unaids.org/) by clicking on the link to the e-forum.

Thank you in advance for your participation, and please forward
this e-mail to others who may be interested.

I look forward to following the discussion and sharing your
views with other UNAIDS key global, regional and national stake-
holders.

Yours sincerely,

Peter Piot
UNAIDS Executive Director

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The opening question for the discussion that starts on 23 Febru-
ary will be:

How has civil society contributed to application of the "Three
Ones" principles so far?


If you have any questions about this event, or if you would like
to register, feel free to mailto:pouezevaras@unaids.org

Thank you.

Sarah Pouezevara
mailto:PouezevaraS@unaids.org