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This paper shows how federal resources and mandates concerning the HIV epidemic combined with the political economy and political culture of Dallas, Texas to create a distinctive local HIV/AIDS service system. The infusion of federal funds allowed nonprofit organizations to expand their services, especially in the areas of economic assistance and social services. In additions, funding to minority agencies and services to minority clients were expanded. While the fund administration structure imposed on the nonprofit providers necessitated greater administrative efforts on their part and enhanced the power of local government, it also greatly improved coordination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The symposium was held at the University of Texas Health Science Center on Aging at Houston, Texas, USA. Approximately 20 participants attended from three different counties: Japan, Canada and the USA. The goal of the symposium was to present current research and to discuss possibilities for future collaborative international research. Eleven papers were presented in three categories: research studies, research methodology and mechanisms for future collaboration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]