Improving the uptake of HIV testing in Georgia

A joint programme of the UN Country Team led by UNDP and UNFPA used behavioural science to address the low uptake of HIV testing among youth in Georgia. Co-designed with youth practitioners, NGOs and public sector experts, the team conducted micronarratives research identifying key behavioural barriers. Based on this, a randomised control trial was designed in partnership with behavioural experts and local researchers to improve provision of self-tests and scale up the program with national health authorities.