HIV/AIDS Workplace Policies and Programs for Microfinance Institutions

  • Date Posted: June 2, 2010
  • Authors: Robert Salerno, Lauren Mitten
  • Organizations/Projects: Development Alternatives
  • Document Types: Primer or Brief
  • Donor Type: U.S. Agency for International Development

This microNOTE examines the impact of HIV/AIDS on MFI staff. Specifically, it looks at the cost of HIV/AIDS on MFI human resources, the benefits of investing in HIV/AIDS workplace policies and programs, the elements of comprehensive policies and programs, and guidelines for developing workplace policies and programs for MFIs operating in HIV/AIDS prevalent environments. This note concludes with key considerations for the implementation of successful HIV/AIDS workplace policies and programs and with a detailed list of additional resources.