As discussed below, Ghana and Nigeria, for instance, have adopted National Strategic Frameworks and Plans for HIV/AIDS, which are being implemented. In fact, Cote d’Ivoire has established a Ministry of AIDS tasked with the mandate of strengthening care, prevention and community response to the epidemic.19 Resources have also been mobilized at each country level for HIV prevention, care and support programmes. In addition, public-private partnerships have been fostered and strengthened between governments, the private sector, faith-based groups, people living with HIV/AIDS and civil society organizations across the countries in the region.