It is clear that the impact of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support efforts is enhanced by engaging communities themselves in the response. This report shows that community representatives are concerned about the quality and effectiveness of programs and want to build their skills to better coordinate efforts.

This report summarizes discussions with community representatives including idir representatives, women's group representatives, youth, religious leaders and others, from the 5 weredas initially targeted by the Ethiopian Multi-Sectoral AIDS Project (EMSAP) in Addis Ababa. The discussions focused on gaining a better understanding of the human capacity developed by community representatives engaged in the project. 

This Human Capacity Development assessment is one of five assessments conducted in Addis Ababa to inform efforts for an expanded and comprehensive response to AIDS in the region. The assessments were conducted by Family Health International in collaboration with the Addis Ababa HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Office and stakeholders involved in the response.

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