The evidence base for programming for children affecTed by hiv/aids in low prevalence and concenTraTed epidemic counTries
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This is a working document. It has been prepared to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and to stimulate discussion. The text has not been edited to official publication standards and UNICEF accepts no responsibility for errors. The designations in this publication do not imply an opinion on legal status of any country or territory , or of its authorities, or the delimitation of frontiers. Acknowledgements: The OVC Study Team from UNICEF and QAP that prepared this A great many other people contributed to this effort, sending information and documents, reviewing drafts and providing vital feedback, and in some cases recasting entire subsections , including:
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Evidence base for children affected by HIV and AIDS in low prevalence and concentrated epidemic countries: applicability to programming guidance from high prevalence countries
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تاریخ انتشار 2008