Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2007 2008

Details for Mechanism ID: 5386
Country/Region: Côte d'Ivoire
Year: 2007
Main Partner: U.S. Department of State
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Other USG Agency
Funding Agency: enumerations.State/African Affairs
Total Funding: $30,000

Funding for Health Systems Strengthening (OHSS): $30,000

This activity is designed to enhance the effectiveness of Emergency Plan efforts through public outreach, information-sharing, and diplomacy functions and events. FY07 funds will be allocated to the State Department to help build both the public image and the social and technical networks of EP representatives for maximum effectiveness at policy-making, technical implementation, and public-relations levels.

Examples of possible funded activities include: . A working breakfast with an interfaith coalition of religious leaders . A USG-sponsored campaign featuring public appearances by positive, unifying role models such as Miss Cote d'Ivoire and soccer stars to deliver behavior change communication (BCC) messages promoting delay of sexual debut, fidelity, partner reduction, HIV counseling and testing, and positive gender and social norms.