COMBATING OF THE HIV AND AIDS PANDEMIC INDICATORS HIV and Unit established. Policies and strategies in place Directorates work plans in place and operational TIME FRAMES 2004 – 2005 2004 – 2007 2005 – 2007 MEASURES Establishment of HIV and AIDS Unit in the Secretariat. Initiation and coordinate the implementation of HIV and AIDS policies and strategies Development of integrated and Detailed Action Plans and Programmes, including establishment of HIV and AIDS Regional Fund and manufacturing of generic drugs and ARVs in the region STRATEGIES Coordinate and harmonise the development of policies and strategies in measure intervention areas in prevention, care and treatment OBJECTIVES To decrease the number of HIV and AIDS infected and affected individuals and families in SADC region so that HIV and AIDS is no longer a threat to public and to the socioeconomic development of Member States. PRIORITY INTERVENTION AREA: Combating of the HIV and AIDS Pandemic TABLE 4.3 A F R I C A N Secretariat and Member States S O U T H E R N Secretariat and Member States Secretariat RESPONSIBILITY 9 6 D E V E L O P M E N T C O M M U N I T Y