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Assisting and protecting children affected by AIDS is far from simple. Translating good intentions into good outcomes can be fiendishly challenging.

— Alex de Waal, Co-Chair, Social and Economic Policies Learning Group

How We Differentiate Our Work

JLICA's approach to global HIV/AIDS advocacy and research is unique:

• JLICA is cross-sectoral and multi-disciplinary. The Initiative engages policymakers, practitioners, community leaders, activists and researchers from across the natural and social sciences.
• JLICA is independent and collaborative. While working with national governments, non-governmental partners, academic research centres, foundations and international organizations, JLICA also conducts independent analyses and makes evidence-based recommendations on what works best for children.
• JLICA is a temporary entity with a finite goal. JLICA does not seek to perpetuate itself or carve out a permanent niche in the HIV/AIDS research landscape. It aims to get a specific job done by a defined target date. This time-limited approach enhances JLICA's focus and impact.

Our Strategy

In each of its research focus areas, JLICA gathers evidence about best practices, facilitates innovative thinking and problem solving, advances action, and facilitates communication across disciplines and stakeholders.

• Mobilizing and generating evidence: JLICA commissions, gathers and assesses scientific evidence on operational, political and public policy issues related to children and HIV/AIDS. Read about JLICA's most recent research findings.
• Facilitating new thinking and problem solving: JLICA engages new expertise to facilitate multi-disciplinary and inter-sectoral dialogue. Find more information on our participation in conferences and symposia [Link to �News & Events� section].
• Advancing action: JLICA brings practitioners, policymakers and scholars together to examine evidence and forge consensus on what needs to be done, how and by whom.
• Facilitating linkages: JLICA is an information hub for stakeholders, linking research knowledge with policy and practice. Participate in our latest policy discussion.

Our Work Products

JLICA's comprehensive program of research has resulted in the publication of a series of papers in major journals. JLICA will issue a final report on its research findings and recommendations in late 2008.

JLICA-commissioned papers address diverse topics such as:

• Changes in family demographics in regions heavily burdened by HIV.
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• Harnessing the untapped potential of faith-based organizations in meeting children's needs in Africa.
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• Integrated service delivery models that benefit children affected by HIV/AIDS.
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• The craft of successful policymaking and policy implementation for children.
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Throughout 2008, JLICA Learning Group representatives will be presenting research findings and encouraging debate at leading conferences and meetings of researchers, advocates, policy-makers, practitioners and people living with HIV.

Learn more about JLICA's recent research and participation in conferences.