Report
Jul 28 2023
Maternity Protection Policy Expansion for Female Workers in Informal Sector in Viet Nam
In Viet Nam, 50% of children are born to a mother who is not entitled to paid maternity leave, largely because female workers in the informal sector are excluded from these policies. Alive & Thrive has collaborated with SUN CSA Viet Nam to advocate for the expansion of maternity entitlements to the informal sector in Viet Nam.
Brief, Poster/Graphic, Handout, Report
Sep 19 2019
Maternity Entitlements in Nigeria: Policies and practices
Despite globally accepted knowledge on the benefits of breastfeeding and the contribution of maternity entitlements to increasing rates of exclusive breastfeeding, there has been little research on how maternity or paternity leave is practiced in Nigeria, the labour force’s level of compliance, or t
Report
Apr 30 2016
Advocacy for infant and young child feeding: Strategy updates in selected countries in the ASEAN region and beyond
Strategic and well-coordinated advocacy is essential to improve nutrition at scale. Recent efforts in countries throughout Southeast Asia have generated regional momentum and resulted in stronger nutrition policies and programs.
Report
Feb 08 2016
Formative research to support improved infant feeding in Burkina Faso: Findings and recommendations for action
This brief discusses the findings and recommendations from a study conducted to identify existing practices, barriers, and facilitating factors related to optimal infant and young child feeding in Burkina Faso.
Report
Oct 14 2015
Literature review: Dads can do that! Strategies for involving fathers in child feeding
Alive & Thrive explores academic literature on fathers’ involvement in child feeding.
Report
Oct 05 2015
Factors associated with infant and young child feeding practices in Amhara region and nationally in Ethiopia
Describes the methodology and findings of a study designed to better understand the factors contributing to suboptimal IYCF practices and stunting in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region.