As a preliminary activity of the research it is important that the researchers gain similar knowledge and understanding about the research setting. Therefore the core research team needs to conduct a review of the current HIV/AIDS policy and programming at the national and provincial level. This review will also document key factors that support or facilitate or hinder achievements of HIV/AIDS and programming in the country. Further, more results of the review will be utilised to develop the main protocol of the research.
The review will cover three topics as following:

1. Historical events of HIV/AIDS in Indonesia.
2. Current HIV/AIDS-related regulations and policies implemented at the national and selected major cities such as Medan, Makassar, Denpasar, Manokwari, and Surabaya.
3. Existing HIV/AIDS programs (e.g. Prevention, Care, Support and Treatment, and Mitigation).