This set of of 15 two-page provincial profiles provides an overview of infant and young child feeding practices and MTBT social franchise activities. Each profile lists the franchise facility and contact information.

Presents the methodology and results of using linear programming to determine whether micronutrient needs could be met using only unfortified local foods in three countries, explores options for meeting these needs that includes fortified products, and compares the costs of the various scenarios.

Aims to support community-based workers in organizing and facilitating IYCF support group meetings in an efficient, effective manner.

Helps counselors in Viet Nam conduct individual counseling and facilitate group discussions on feeding practices.

The document describes the process and principles for certification, recertification, and de-franchising and includes the scorecard used to assess whether a facility meets the certification criteria for infrastructure, human resources, materials, and compliance with regulations on marketing of br

Describes the development and evolutionary path and lessons emerging from the delivery of IYCF counseling services in franchised health facilities in Viet Nam.