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Document 1828
DOCN M94A1828
TI AIDS support and income generation.
DT 9412
AU Jackson H; Chandra-Mouli V; Udwin M; Zainet, Harare, Zimbabwe.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):442 (abstract no. PD0377). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370747
AB THE PROBLEM: Many individuals, families and communities in Africa are
facing destitution because of AIDS. In response to their needs AIDS
Service Organisations (ASOs) and other non government organisations
(NGOs) are increasingly promoting income-generating activities. However,
they often lack the knowledge base and skills to do this effectively
with the result that the majority of such programmes fail. ANALYSIS:
This paper identifies the main reasons for the failure of
income-generating activities: they are often ill-thought-out,
inadequately planned and inappropriately supported. They frequently do
not take into account the economic constraints of the real world and
underestimate the range and complexity of the difficulties to be
overcome. RESPONSES AND CONCLUSIONS: Different ways of providing support
are identified with examples, and guidelines for effective small
business development are presented. ASOs and NGOs should undertake
rigorous analysis before venturing into income-generating activities
with vulnerable clients. They should first explore other options for
assistance and be aware of the major difficulties in establishing a
small business.
DE *Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome *Commerce Human Organizations,
Nonprofit Poverty *Social Support Zimbabwe MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).