Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2008 2009

Details for Mechanism ID: 3108
Country/Region: Vietnam
Year: 2009
Main Partner: U.S. Agency for International Development
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Own Agency
Funding Agency: USAID
Total Funding: $829,585

Funding for Sexual Prevention: Abstinence/Be Faithful (HVAB): $36,211

Funding in this activity is provided to support personnel compensation and operational costs associated with

PEPFAR staff members for this program area at USAID. These costs include personnel travel, education

allowances and housing. The following positions are supported with funding in this activity:

- HIV/AIDS Prevention Specialist (Hanoi) - 50%

Funding in this activity is also provided to cover the costs of rent, telecommunications and other utilities

allocated to this program area. These costs include things such as residential rent and utilities for staff

members in this program, office rent allocated to this program area and rental of conference meeting rooms

for PEPFAR-wide activities such as partner meetings. It is important to note that office rent costs are

associated with both the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City PEPFAR offices.

Funding in this activity is provided for this program's share of outside TDY/TA costs which are paid for by

USAID. Note this locally-paid TA and not covered centrally.

This activity also represents a portion of funding allocated to this program area for IRM Tax, which is

charged to this agency on an annual basis. This value was calculated based on total staff effort dedicated

to this budget code. The percentage of total staff effort for this budget code was multiplied by the total

expected 2009 fees for this service as a cost of doing business.

New/Continuing Activity: Continuing Activity

Continuing Activity: 15365

Continued Associated Activity Information

Activity Activity ID USG Agency Prime Partner Mechanism Mechanism ID Mechanism Planned Funds

System ID System ID

15365 5512.08 U.S. Agency for US Agency for 7127 3108.08 $212,060

International International

Development Development

9493 5512.07 U.S. Agency for US Agency for 5105 3108.07 USAID GHAI $141,871

International International

Development Development

5512 5512.06 U.S. Agency for US Agency for 3108 3108.06 $60,000

International International

Development Development

Table 3.3.02:

Funding for Sexual Prevention: Other Sexual Prevention (HVOP): $700,000

USAID CONDOM COMMODITY FUND: $500,000

Condom procurement is an essential component of the PEPFAR comprehensive ABC approach to HIV

prevention programs. In FY09 PEPFAR will procure more than 15 million male and female condoms and

water-based lubricant sachets for community based outreach and distribution to PEPFAR and other donor

programs, in addition to targeted social marketing to traditional and non-traditional outlets in more than 30

provinces.

In FY09 PEPFAR will ensure continued access to commodities for at-risk populations through outreach and

social marketing efforts in the geographical areas where the epidemic is most severe. In conjunction with

social marketing partner PSI, PEPFAR will implement a two-tiered strategy.

In the first tier, branded Protector Plus condoms will be distributed free of charge by outreach partners

including MOH/VAAC, PSI, FHI, HCMC PAC and Pact sub-partners. A small number of female condoms

will be promoted for sex workers and MSM, ensuring equitable access to gender-appropriate prevention

services.

In the second tier, PSI will expand a targeted social marketing system to increase availability of and access

to condoms at non-traditional outlets such as karaoke bars, drinking establishments and other locations

where commercial sex is likely to be procured or transacted. This strategy takes place in close cooperation

with other major condom donors and marketers such as the Department for International Development

(DfID), German development organization KfW, and DKT to maximize collaboration, increase coverage and

reduce overlap.

In accordance with the PEPFAR Vietnam condom social marketing strategy and Vietnamese regulations,

the team will procure branded Protector Plus condoms for free distribution. This brand will be clearly marked

"not for sale" in accordance with Vietnamese law and will not undercut sales of branded Number One

condoms. As new regulations allow procurement of water based lubricant through Central Contraceptives

Procurement, the PEPFAR team will work in conjunction with PSI and others to determine appropriate

brands and quantities of water based lubricant for most-at-risk populations.

Number of targeted condom service outlets: N/A

Number of individuals reached through community outreach that promotes HIV/AIDS prevention through

behavior change other than abstinence and/or being faithful: N/A

Number of Individuals trained to promote HIV/AIDS prevention through behavior change other than

Abstinence and/or being faithful: N/A

Additional Funds through April 2009 Reprogramming: $200,000

Condom social marketing and free distribution for high risk populations remains a prime strategy in the

PEPFAR/Vietnam HIV prevention portfolio. Annually, the PEPFAR team has allocated funds for

procurement of approximately 12 million condoms for HIV prevention partners. During the past months

several factors suggest additional condoms will be required by the end of calendar year 2009. First, as

partners institutionalize condom forecasting and reporting procedures they are realizing more efficient and

targeted distribution to high risk groups. Following a March 2009 PEPFAR partners condom meeting,

nearly all partners requested an increase in their condom needs estimates. Second, the 2008 selection of

three new USAID partners requires we ensure adequate condom stocks are available to support programs

as they roll out and scale up activities. Finally, PEPFAR has recently received GVN requests to contribute

condoms to the national program beyond PEPFAR focus provinces. While the team is managing these

requests, it is important to ensure adequate stocks to meet partner program needs, prevent shortages and

to manage unexpected requests. Accordingly, the PEPFAR Vietnam team requests an additional $200,000

be added to the USAID Commodities Fund. This will provide approximately five million additional condoms

for HIV prevention programs in Vietnam.

There are no targets attached to condom procurement in COP 2009; therefore, additional funding to this

activity will not change targets. The additioanl funding just provides partners with better tools to cary out

their jobs.

New/Continuing Activity: Continuing Activity

Continuing Activity: 15367

Continued Associated Activity Information

Activity Activity ID USG Agency Prime Partner Mechanism Mechanism ID Mechanism Planned Funds

System ID System ID

15367 6480.08 U.S. Agency for US Agency for 7127 3108.08 $500,000

International International

Development Development

9589 6480.07 U.S. Agency for US Agency for 5105 3108.07 USAID GHAI $450,000

International International

Development Development

6480 6480.06 U.S. Agency for US Agency for 3108 3108.06 $0

International International

Development Development

Emphasis Areas

Gender

* Addressing male norms and behaviors

* Increasing gender equity in HIV/AIDS programs

Human Capacity Development

Public Health Evaluation

Food and Nutrition: Policy, Tools, and Service Delivery

Food and Nutrition: Commodities

Economic Strengthening

Education

Water

Table 3.3.03:

Funding for Management and Operations (HVMS): $93,374

Funding in this activity is provided to support the salaries and benefits packages of the following staff

members associated with this program:

- Health Officer (Hanoi) - 70% PEPFAR

New/Continuing Activity: Continuing Activity

Continuing Activity: 15374

Continued Associated Activity Information

Activity Activity ID USG Agency Prime Partner Mechanism Mechanism ID Mechanism Planned Funds

System ID System ID

15374 9684.08 U.S. Agency for US Agency for 7127 3108.08 $2,067,993

International International

Development Development

9684 9684.07 U.S. Agency for US Agency for 5105 3108.07 USAID GHAI $1,334,876

International International

Development Development