Summary - Impacts of HIV/AIDS on Education in Zimbabwe

The terms of reference of this study defined its overall objective as supporting the Ministry of Education, Sport and Culture (MOESC), to assess the impact of HIV/AIDS on its ability to meet its mandate. Specific issues examined include impacts of HIV/AIDS on 1) demand for education and any changes in the scale or type of needs to be met by the sector; 2) supply of education, through its impacts on employees and trainees; 3) costs of education; 4) the process and quality of education; 5) the content and role of education; 6) planning and management in the education sector. The project was to review current Reponses and make recommendations to assist in refining strategy to address impacts.