Alive & Thrive's implementation research spans its program areas, seeking to answer "how" to implement effective interventions and policies. Active studies are detailed in the attached documents.

A map of Centers of Excellence for Breastfeeding facilities in Viet Nam (updated in September 2023).

Centers of Excellence for Breastfeeding
To be a center of excellence, a facility must…

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.

Summarizes methods and findings of a qualitative study in 2009 to identify current feeding practices and barriers to and facilitators of optimal practices, as well as summarizes findings from trials of improved practices conducted in 2010 to test the acceptability and feasibility of recommended f

Provides the rationale for support groups, describes their design and implementation in Viet Nam, and summarizes lessons learned.