The Pan American Health Organization and its Caribbean Epidemiology Center (CAREC) have provided technical assistance to help implement the Strategic Plan, and donors have included UNAIDS and the World Bank and bilateral donors such as the United States. This is due to a combination of efforts by the respective governments, by key regional agencies and by the international community. However, given the apparent levelling off in incidence, there is much room for future research, especially pertaining to the microeconomic impact of the disease. Much work also needs to be done at the national and regional levels on tracking the sources and uses of funds available in the fight against HIV/AIDS.