PEPFAR's annual planning process is done either at the country (COP) or regional level (ROP).
PEPFAR's programs are implemented through implementing partners who apply for funding based on PEPFAR's published Requests for Applications.
Since 2010, PEPFAR COPs have grouped implementing partners according to an organizational type. We have retroactively applied these classifications to earlier years in the database as well.
Also called "Strategic Areas", these are general areas of HIV programming. Each program area has several corresponding budget codes.
Specific areas of HIV programming. Budget Codes are the lowest level of spending data available.
Expenditure Program Areas track general areas of PEPFAR expenditure.
Expenditure Sub-Program Areas track more specific PEPFAR expenditures.
Object classes provide highly specific ways that implementing partners are spending PEPFAR funds on programming.
Cross-cutting attributions are areas of PEPFAR programming that contribute across several program areas. They contain limited indicative information related to aspects such as human resources, health infrastructure, or key populations programming. However, they represent only a small proportion of the total funds that PEPFAR allocates through the COP process. Additionally, they have changed significantly over the years. As such, analysis and interpretation of these data should be approached carefully. Learn more
Beneficiary Expenditure data identify how PEPFAR programming is targeted at reaching different populations.
Sub-Beneficiary Expenditure data highlight more specific populations targeted for HIV prevention and treatment interventions.
PEPFAR sets targets using the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER) System - documentation for which can be found on PEPFAR's website at https://www.pepfar.gov/reports/guidance/. As with most data on this website, the targets here have been extracted from the COP documents. Targets are for the fiscal year following each COP year, such that selecting 2016 will access targets for FY2017. This feature is currently experimental and should be used for exploratory purposes only at present.
The goal of Project SEARCH is to carry out research and evaluation to improve the coverage, quality, and effectiveness of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment programs in developing and resource-poor countries. In addition, it will serve to strengthen local capacity in HIV/AIDS research and public health assessments through training and in-country collaborations. Project Search will contribute to the GHI principles 6 and 7 Promote learning and accountability through monitoring and evaluation and Accelerate results through research and innovation respectively.PEPFAR/Uganda will use Project SEARCH field support for quick-turnaround learning purposes such as conducting baseline surveys, situation analysis and project evaluations. Project Search will also be used for:Developing and evaluating models of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatmentIdentifying and disseminating best practices to improve program efficiency and effectivenessDeveloping national and international standards and indicators for the purpose of program monitoring and evaluationConducting analyses of clinical, community-level, and population-based epidemiologic, demographic, and surveillance dataTesting program implementation models including research on practical applications of new technologies and intervention models in resource-poor settingsCarrying out feasibility studies, community-preparedness studies, and policy analysesDeveloping local capacity in applied research and ethical proceduresNo vehicles will be purchased with these funds and an M&E plan will inform implementation.
Using pipeline funds, Project SEARCH will support two SI Pivots: Pivot 2 increased use of data for evidence-based planning and decision making at all levels in all HIV/AIDS program areas, and Pivot 3 Strong/robust M&E systems at service delivery points and districts .
Uganda recently commenced the roll out of PMTCT Option B+ that provides life-long ART to pregnant, HIV-positive women. This approach is aimed at making significant contribution to the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Uganda. PEPFAR/Uganda will monitor progress of the activities and evaluate the impact on children and mothers. In order to assess the impact on child infection, Project SEARCH will identify relevant indicators, develop a design for an impact evaluation and conduct a baseline evaluation in FY12. PCR administered on a sample of children attending immunization clinics and campaigns may be used as proxy. In addition, this activity will collate and analyze program data to complete a progress assessment in the national rollout.
