In place of government inactivity, a number of local organizations have emerged. (Para.3)
Meaning: Because the government is not active in stopping the spread of AIDS, some local organizations have formed to help prevent its spread.
in place of: instead of
In place of a lecture we will be showing a film.我们不去作报告，而是放场电影。
John is to attend the meeting in place of the manager, who has come down with a bad cold. 约翰代替经理参加会议，因为经理患了重感冒。
emerge: vi. come or appear; become known出现
Richard was waiting outside the door as Mary emerged. 玛丽出现时，理查德正在门外等候。
Many ideas are likely to emerge after such an interesting finding. 在发现这一有趣的现象之后，许多想法都有可能出现。
Vietnam has emerged as the world's third biggest rice trader. 越南已成为世界第三大大米贸易国。