Go Top The scenarios sketch five driving forces behind Africas AIDS epidemics what are they?
The AIDS epidemics are driven by a range of powerful, interacting forces. Each has its own dynamic and operates at many different levels, from the household and community, to the regional and international arenas. Together they generate complex dynamics. These forces can vary from epidemic to epidemic. The scenarios project identified five such factors or forces that weigh heavily in Africas epidemics and are likely to determine how the epidemicsand our efforts to control themunfold. The growth or erosion of unity and integration Unity and integration between individuals and their communities form the basis of peaceful, inclusive societies; they also facilitate effective implementation of policies and programmes on HIV and AIDS. Societies find it is much more difficult to perform prevention and care activities where unity is eroding, where there are high levels of inequality, or where factionalism or ethnic and religious tensions are rampant and lead to violence. Alternatively, tacklin
