The Copenhagen Consensus has released its prioritization of top global problems. HIV / AIDS topped the list. If you are not familiar with this astounding initiative, check the detailed Wikipedia entry (or competing Disinfopedia entry if you like). Wired Magazine also ran a nice interview with Bjørn Lomborg who directs the initiative. (I love the title of the article: "You Can Cure AIDS. Or End Hunger. Choose.")

The next challenge is to decide how to prioritize the notional $27 billion the Copenhagen Consensus allocates to AIDS. I'm hopeful they will continue their efforts -- or somebody will. If anyone wants to carry this torch, I've registered "AIDSconsensus.com" and am happy to give it to any smart initiative.