Abstract:
This article focuses on the need for expanded stakeholder involvement as a means
of enhancing the Botswana Department of Secondary Education (DSE) HIV and AIDS
strategic plan. Research has indicated that the effects of HIV and AIDS on the supply
of and demand for education are considerable. Using a questionnaire and interviews,
the research has established that the current DSE HIV and AIDS strategic plan lacks
comprehensive strategies for preventing HIV spread in schools. Furthermore, the study
has shown that there is limited external stakeholder involvement. The study, therefore,
has explored how greater success could be realized. The study has concluded that the
strategic plan can be improved through expanded external stakeholder involvement
at all the stages of the strategic plan. In order to enhance the DSE strategic plan, a
stakeholder involvement model is presented.
