Public Sector Integrity in Brazil Case Study 3

Enhancing integrity can contribute to efforts to increase performance, prevent fraud and corruption and build public trust in government programmes. This case study examines actions taken to enhance integrity in Brazil‟s National STD/AIDS Programme – recognised world-wide as a leading example of an effective policy response to fight the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The National Programme has invested heavily in the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD). The programme provides free and universal access to anti-retroviral medicines and other preventive goods for vulnerable groups and people living with HIV/AIDS. This case study provides proposals for action to increase transparency and citizen engagement, implement a risk-based approach to internal control and embed high standards of conduct in the National STD/AIDS Programme.