The objective of the workshop was to deliver comprehensive HIV response competency building training sessions: HIV Programming Orientation Training for UNFPA CO Staff. The number of participants was around 40, from different UNFPA COs. Two staff from the GCC office attended. Specific objectives of the training are:

1. Strengthen the capacities of all UNFPA country offices programme staff to implement HIV response programmes, as well as to demand, receive and monitor technical support;
2. Build institutional capacities of key national partners in the region in priority technical areas for long term sustainability, country ownership and accountability;
3. Enhance the delivery, quality and effectiveness of technical assistance.

In order to continuously improve its performance in the area, UNFPA ASRO has decided to review and adjust its current approaches for capacity building in the area of HIV prevention. This process resulted with the new strategic approach. The development of ASRO Strategic Framework for the Capacity Building in the area of HIV/AIDS Prevention was participatory and inclusive, with emphasis on best practices and lessons learned from technical support and capacity development initiatives.