Table 3.

Proposed steps to strengthen the policy development/revision processes in AIDS control program, Uganda

Planning processes in policy development/revision
Policy analysis unit	Active involvement by the Ministry of Health (MOH) policy analysis unit
Policy development/revision	Policy development protocol and standard operating procedures to be developed and followed when need arises to develop/revise any policy
	- Allocation of required resources by the MoH senior management team as per budget
	- List and set timelines for both minor and major activities with reference to the guidelines
	- Selection of technical working group (according to specific criteria) with clear terms of reference
	- Development of a policy implementation plan including an internal and external monitoring and evaluation plan
	- Develop a policy surveillance and impact assessment plan
Policy approval	Prior approval of the policy development protocol by MoH senior management in consultation with the ACP technical team