Brief

May 23 2016

Alive & Thrive: Changing behaviors, improving lives

Describes the Alive & Thrive initiative by outlining how and why we began, what we’ve achieved and how we’ve evolved today. Also illustrates the four component framework that we use to scale up nutrition.

Journal article

May 19 2016

Progress in improving provincial plans for nutrition through targeted technical assistance and local advocacy in Viet Nam (Harris, J., 2016. Health Policy and Planning)

In an effort to support Viet Nam's efforts to decentralize nutrition planning, A&T provided targeted assistance and capacity-building for 15 provincial plans for nutrition (PPNs).

Brief

May 12 2016

Early essential newborn care: A simple and effective intervention

Highlights the importance of Early Essential Newborn Care (EENC) as a simple and effective intervention to prevent newborn mortality and promote well-being, and provides an overview of processes to streamline EENC in health facilities and recommendations for health facilities implementi

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.

Brief

Apr 26 2016

Complementary feeding in Bihar, India

This brief focuses on how optimal complementary feeding practices contribute to saving lives, preventing stunting, and increasing economic growth for the entire state of Bihar.

Brief

Apr 13 2016

Scaling up nutrition in Burkina Faso to build a model for a resilient, thriving West Africa

This brief describes the Alive & Thrive (A&T) approach and four component framework for scaling up nutrition in Burkina Faso.

 
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