Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Details for Mechanism ID: 7242
Country/Region: Tanzania
Year: 2012
Main Partner: Central Contraceptive Procurement Project
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Private Contractor
Funding Agency: USAID
Total Funding: $0

USG/T procures both male and female condoms through this mechanism for its social marketing programs implemented by PSI/Tanzania. Historically, condom procurement and distribution by the public sector has been problematic, often due to the unpredictability of donor support and the long lead times in planning for condom procurements in Tanzania. Socially-marketed condoms play a key complementary role to public sector channels and many USG/T partners promote and distribute these subsidized condoms.

To guide stakeholders in aligning their HIV prevention efforts with key drivers of the epidemic, the National Multi-sectoral Prevention Strategy has identified its first strategic objective and key priority as Increased adoption of safer sexual behaviors and reduction in risk-taking behaviors. This objective is to be realized through expanding the scope and coverage of behavioral interventions across sectors, which includes a specific focus on increased availability and correct and consistent use of condoms.

During the five years of the Partnership Framework, USG/T articulated the goals of establishing 33,966 targeted condom outlets, increasing uptake of socially marketed condoms, and promoting private and public sector condoms in clinical settings. Furthermore, this project fits within the GHI Strategy of increasing the demand and utilization of preventive health services and products.

PSI/Tanzania, the distributor for the condoms purchased through this mechanism, utilizes tools that monitor their outlets as well conduct regular assessments to ensure condom availability.

Funding for Sexual Prevention: Other Sexual Prevention (HVOP): $0

USAID/T will provide branded male and female condoms, which will be distributed by Population Services International (PSI) through their well-established social marketing channels. Social marketing in Tanzania has evolved from its initial focus on the general public to a more targeted approach of addressing the needs of most at-risk populations (MARPs). These condoms will be distributed in areas believed to be high transmission locations, such as communities surrounding mines, agricultural estates and truck stops. Socially-marketed condoms will also be made available at places where high risk sex takes place, such as bars and guesthouses. These condoms will be distributed through an elaborate and extensive network of traditional (pharmacy) and non-traditional (bars, nightclubs, and hotels) points of sale. In an effort to coordinate with other USG/T funded programs that access MARPs, USG/T partners working in the project areas of operation will also be encouraged to distribute these condoms. In the current year, planned shipments for male and female condoms are estimated at $1,006,515.63.

Subpartners Total: $0
Population Services International: NA
Tanzania Marketing & Communications Company Ltd: NA
Key Issues Identified in Mechanism
Addressing male norms and behaviors
Increasing gender equity in HIV/AIDS activities and services
Family Planning