FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What role can policy makers play in AIDS vaccine research?

2. What does economics have to do with AIDS vaccine research?

3. What policy issues affect industry involvement in research?

4. How can I learn about and get involved in AIDS vaccine policy?

TOP PICKS

HIV Vaccine Research & Development:
Modeling the Path to Speedier Success -
From IAVI and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (2007).

Where are we in the search for an AIDS vaccine? - Where are we and what needs to be done? Recognizing that an effective AIDS vaccine will likely come step by step this section discusses where we are in the process and what the next steps need to be. From the AIDS Vaccine Handbook (2005).

Speed and equity: why political leadership is important - The focus here is on the essential role that governments play in mobilizing resources for vaccine research and rollout and the responsibility of advocates to engage governments and policymakers. From the AIDS Vaccine Handbook (2005).

Ensuring rapid global access to aids vaccines - While the development of an effective AIDS vaccine is of vital importance to the fight against AIDS, unless the vaccine is made available to all who need it, our efforts have failed. This chapter addresses the issue of global vaccine access and stresses the importance of preparing for the global delivery of a vaccine so that when one shows to be safe and effective, it is available to all who need it. From the AIDS Vaccine Handbook (2005).

Forecasting Demand for
Preventive HIV Vaccines in India -
From IAVI's Public Policy Dept. and IAVI-India (2007).

Tracking Funding for Preventive HIV Vaccine Research & Development - From the HIV Vaccines and Microbicides Resource Tracking Working Group, a report on annual investments and expenditures on HIV vaccines and microbicides. (2005)

Also see the Working Group's new website, hivresourcetracking.org, for the most up-to-date information and resources on HIV vaccine and microbicide funding.

IAVI policy programs - Link to the policy section of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative website to see what they're doing to promote policies that both accelerate the development of and enable widespread access to preventive HIV vaccines throughout the world.

Policy Issues in AIDS Vaccine Development - From the University of California San Francisco, HIV InSite provides interesting policy content through selected Knowledge Base chapters and journal articles. (2005)

Promoting Development and Delivery of Preventive Medical Technology To Fight AIDS, Malaria and TB: Legislative Proposals for Consideration - Memo developed by vaccine and microbicide advocates outlining model legislation for the USA. (2003)

Accelerating an AIDS Vaccine for Developing Countries: Recommendations for the World Bank - Presents the findings of the World Bank AIDS Vaccine Task Force, formed in April 1998 to identify how the institution can accelerate the development of an AIDS vaccine for developing countries. Somewhat dated but a good summary of issues. (1999)

The Policy of AIDS Vaccines: Exploring Legislative Options for Advancing AIDS Vaccine Research and Delivery - Outlines potential policy approaches to promoting research, development and delivery. Somewhat dated but provides history of US legislative efforts. (2001)

Making an AIDS Vaccine Available in the Developing World: Economic and Financing Issues - European Commission document addressing need for more private investment, partnerships, and manufacturing capacity. (1999)