Library - AIDS

Draft paper presented to the American Foundation for AIDS Research (AmfAR). The paper reviews the literature on AIDS and business, assessing the impact of HIV/AIDS on firms and asking why private sector involvement in the crisis has so far been so limited. We conclude by calling for further research on the subject, and by suggesting ways forward for businesses - using a series of case studies to demonstrate good practice in the field.

Client: American Foundation for AIDS Research (AmfAR)
Author: David E. Bloom , Ajay Mahal and River Path Associates
Date: 01/04/01
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According to ‘Red Herring‘, the magazine dedicated to providing a first look at the companies and trends that are shaping the business of technology, “Africa is a continent of contrasts… a seedbed of hope… [but] a seedbed of despair.” John Pollock and Kenn Cukier’s article for the March 2001 issue, “AIDS in Africa: patents vs. patients,” explores one of the main causes of this despair and asks how the world’s businesses should respond. (River Path: co-authors)

Client: Red Herring
Author: River Path: co-authors
Date: 01/03/01
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95% of people infected with HIV live in poor countries, but the best AIDS treatments are fantastically expensive. This article, published by Science to coincide with the AIDS 2000 conference in Durban, suggests solutions to a controversial and explosive conundrum: ” the medicines are where the problem is not, and the problem is where the medicines are not.” (River Path: co-authors)

Client: Science Magazine
Author: David Bloom and River Path Associates
Date: 23/06/00
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David Bloom was keynote speaker at a symposium on access to HIV/AIDS treatment at AIDS 2000 in Durban. His speech and presentation cover the complex relationship between AIDS, globalisation, modern science and basic human rights.

Client: David Bloom
Author: David Bloom and River Path Associates
Date: 12/07/00
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Powerpoint: presentation 332kb