Brief

Nov 20 2014

Mass communication as a component of a comprehensive program to achieve IYCF at scale

Describes Alive & Thrive’s use of available channels of mass communication to reach masses of people with persuasive, consistent messages; the distinctive features of the approach; and the results and lessons in 3 countries.

Brief

Nov 18 2014

Overview of the approach for mobilizing families and communities in Ethiopia to adopt seven feeding actions

Describes approach piloted by several organizations in Ethiopia to raise awareness and seek family and community commitment to promote and adopt recommended feeding practices.

Brief

Nov 07 2014

Partnering with women’s associations to advocate for stronger infant and young child feeding policies and programs: Lessons learned from Alive & Thrive

Summarizes the lessons in advocacy and policy dialogue in the first years of Alive & Thrive; outlines the process; presents the issues, actors, and challenges; and offers recommendations for action.

Brief

Nov 07 2014

Impact of early initiation of exclusive breastfeeding on newborn deaths (Insight Series)

Explores the pathways by which early and exclusive breastfeeding reduces newborn deaths and discusses program implications.

Brief

Nov 07 2014

Interaction of nutrition and infection and the effect on early child growth (Insight Series)

Reviews available evidence on whether infection diminishes the positive impact of nutrition interventions on child growth and whether improved nutrition limits the negative impact of infections on child growth.

Brief

Nov 07 2014

Nutrition and brain development in early life (Insight Series)

Reviews evidence of the effect of undernutrition from conception through the first two years of life on brain development and on the short-term and long-term development of cognitive, motor, and socio-emotional skills.

 
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