How might DHAP best incorporate external input into its planning, strategy development, and priority setting?
• The panel recommended that stakeholder involvement occur at various stages in order to achieve buy-in into the planning outcomes. External nongovernmental stakeholders expect CDC to lead a planning effort that includes stakeholder input with the optimal goal of gaining external support for DHAP programs and priorities. • On a wider plane, the panel emphasized DHAPs role in fostering a better understanding of HIV prevalence and its impact on future infections (e.g., via changing HIV transmission rates which depend on both incidence and prevalence). The panel stated the importance of CDC making strong leadership statements that would garner community support. The panel indicated that the purpose of the plan must be clearly stated. • The panel underscored the need to have members of the CDC/HRSA Advisory Committee on HIV and STD Prevention and Treatment better understand the structure and operations of DHAP in order to be better prepared to monitor and make recommendations regarding DHA
