The Business Response to HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS, 2000, 79 p.)

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STATEMENT FROM PETER PIOT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, UNAIDS AND JAMES WOLFENSOHN, PRESIDENT, WORLD BANK JULY 2000

FOREWORD BY BILL ROEDY, PRESIDENT, MTV NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL CHAIR, GLOBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL ON HIV & AIDS UNAIDS AMBASSADOR

INTRODUCTION

SECTION 1. THE CHALLENGE OF HIV/AIDS

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1. Profile of HIV/AIDS

2. The global and regional trends

3. Factors influencing the spread of HIV/AIDS

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A. Ignorance and denial

B. Increase in mobility and industrialisation

4. The public and non-profit sector response

SECTION 2. THE BUSINESS IMPACT OF HIV/AIDS

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1. Macroeconomic impact

2. Individual company level impact

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A. Declining productivity

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i. Increased absenteeism

ii. Increased organisational disruption

B. Increased costs

3. Low prevalence rates and inaction

SECTION 3. THE BUSINESS RESPONSE TO HIV/AIDS

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1. Addressing core business operations

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A. Protecting the workforce and their families

B. Protecting business interests

2. Business partners: A multiple stakeholder response

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A. Participation of small and medium sized enterprises

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i. Small and medium sized enterprises’ action

ii. Assisting small and medium sized enterprises - Business linkages

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a. Direct partnership with individual small and medium sized enterprises

b. Collective cooperation between large enterprise and small and medium sized enterprise sectors

B. Educating customers

3. Community involvement

4. Advocacy and leadership

5. Lessons from the business response to HIV/AIDS

SECTION 4. BUSINESS RESPONSE: PATHWAYS TO PARTNERSHIP ON HIV/AIDS

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1. Context

2. Purpose

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A. Barriers and benefits

B. Scope of activities

3. Participants

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A. Leadership

B. Resources and skills

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i. Private sector

ii. Public sector

iii. NGOs

4. Organisation

5. Outcomes

A call for action

SECTION 5. PROFILES OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES IN RESPONSE TO HIV/AIDS

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Profile 1. American International Assurance, Thailand - Workplace evaluation and accreditation programme

Profile 2. The Body Shop, Japan - In-store HIV/AIDS campaigns

Profile 3. Warsaw Marriott Hotel, Poland - Hosting conferences for people living with HIV/AIDS

Profile 4. Larsen & Toubro Limited, India - Education and prevention programmes

Profile 5. Volkswagen do Brasil, Brazil - HIV/AIDS care programme

Profile 6. Molson, Canada - Cause-related marketing support for AIDS service organisations

Profile 7. Chevron Nigeria Ltd, Nigeria - Education and prevention programmes

Profile 8. Standard Chartered Bank, Uk - HIV/AIDS Policy and Awareness Programme

Profile 9. International Hotel & Restaurant Association - Workplace HIV/AIDS guide for hospitality industry

Profile 10. Anglo Coal, South Africa - Multi-pronged education, prevention and care programmes

Profile 11. Eskom, South Africa - Education and prevention programmes and monitoring

Profile 12. Alms, Czech Republic - Website information service on HIV/AIDS prevention

Profile 13. Teddy Exports, India - Workplace and local community education campaigns

Profile 14. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, USA - Care and support for women and children with HIV/AIDS

Profile 15. The Shell Company of Thailand, Thailand - Peer Education at the Pump Project

Profile 16. Business Coalitions on HIV/AIDS, Worldwide - Collaborative Advocacy and Action

Profile 17. International HIV/AIDS Alliance - Non-governmental organisation partnerships with business

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