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Wits University's response to HIV/AIDS: flagship programme or 'tramp steamer'?

Murray Cairns, David Dickinson, Wendy Orr

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    |April 16, 2015
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    Universities in South Africa struggle to implement HIV/AIDS programs due to funding challenges and power dynamics. Current financial models fail to incentivize institutions to cover the high costs of these vital human capital initiatives.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Higher Education Policy
    • Development Studies

    Background:

    • HIV/AIDS significantly threatens human capital and development in Southern Africa.
    • The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg has faced challenges in implementing its HIV/AIDS Policy.
    • Effective HIV/AIDS programs require substantial scope, capacity, and funding.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the qualified failure of Wits' HIV/AIDS Policy implementation.
    • To identify challenges in program scope, capacity, and funding.
    • To examine the role of university power structures and funding logic in policy failure.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of Wits' HIV/AIDS program implementation.
    • Examination of university power configurations and funding models.
    Keywords:
    COSTFINANCINGHOLISTIC RESPONSEPOLICYPROGRAMME PLANNING AND MANAGEMENTSOUTH AFRICA

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  • Review of financial incentives and disincentives for higher education institutions.

    • Main Results:

    • Wits' HIV/AIDS program faced challenges due to limited scope, capacity, and funding issues.
    • University power dynamics and funding logic hinder institutions from bearing the costs of HIV/AIDS programs.
    • Current funding models do not support higher education institutions in addressing HIV/AIDS despite a moral imperative.

    Conclusions:

    • The political economy of funding for higher education negatively impacts HIV/AIDS program sustainability.
    • Recommendations include revising funding formulas, securing business and donor funding, and government-backed ring-fenced funds.
    • Addressing these issues is crucial for safeguarding the region's future human capital.