Public works in the context of HIV/AIDS

Innovations in public works for reaching the most vulnerable children and households in East and Southern Africa

Produced by: Southern African Labour and Development and Research Unit (SALDRU), University of Cape Town (UCT) , 2005

This report examines the social protection role of public works programmes in the East and Southern Africa region, in terms of their ability to address the needs of OVC and households affected by HIV/AIDS. It explores whether public works have a role to play in addressing the massive social protection challenges arising as a result of the high HIV prevalence rates in East and Southern Africa, and the growing incidence of OVCs.