Brief
Nov 20 2014
Strategic use of data as a component of a comprehensive program to achieve IYCF at scale
Describes Alive & Thrive’s strategic use of data to inform program design, shape advocacy messages, and improve program implementation and management; the distinctive features of the approach; and the results and lessons in 3 countries.
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
Why stunting matters (Insight Series)
Discusses the negative effects of stunting on survival, childhood and adult health, learning capacity, and productivity; outlines interventions to prevent stunting.