Comprehensive Multi-Dimensional Programming for Nutrition Introduction

1. Comprehensive
Multi-dimensional
Programming for Nutrition

2. • 45%of deaths of children
under age 5 are attributable
to undernutrition
• Millions more children suffer
permanent physical &
cognitive impairments as a
result of undernutrition–
reducing their productivity
and earnings as adults.
The problem
Sources: Black, et. al., “Maternal and child undernutrition and overweight in low-income and middle-income countries,” The Lancet, 2013; Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation analysis conducted in
partnership with John Hopkins School of Public Health
No. of deaths
120K+
60-120K
20-60K
10-20K
0-10K
Estimated nutrition-attributable deaths
in 2014

3. The consequences
The problem
The direct causes
Underlying causes
THE PROBLEM: A LOOK AT UNDERNUTRITION’S CAUSES
AND CONSEQUENCES
Undernutrition is a complex problem with serious consequences

4. • Keynote speaker : Shawn Baker, Director Nutrition , BMG
• 4 info circuits +, 4 lunch tables
»M&E, Gender, WASH, Agriculture.
• Working Groups
»New WP ideas –research guidance , measuring impact,
ENA/EHA , stock take on prevention approaches, integration
with WASH, advocacy, etc.
»USAID new indicators – Nutrition, SBC, M&E
• Concurrent sessions
» Lessons on Research & Programming
» Programming approaches
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