Session 3 of the workshop included: 1. An introduction and overview of the session objectives and format. 2. A panel discussion featuring a case study from Burkina Faso on using nutrition data and presentations on translating research into policy, identifying barriers, and communicating data to different audiences. 3. A skill-building session for participants to practice visualizing data for different target audiences through making figures and data visualizations.

1. Overview by Manisha Tharaney
12 February 2020
SESSION 3

2. Session 3
• Welcome
• Learning Objectives
• Presenter/Facilitator Introduction(s)
• Overview of how the session will work
11 February 2020

3. Learning objectives
• To develop an understanding of common barriers to the
effective translation and use of data and how to
overcome them.
• An awareness of data visualization and other techniques
that have been used to advocate for and monitor
nutrition programs.
• To build basic skills in using data visuals for monitoring,
accountability and advocacy.
26 February 2020

4. SESSION OVERVIEW
Panel discussion:
• A country case-study from Burkina Faso: Using SMART Data for National
Breastfeeding Campaign
Gerald Zafimanjaka
• Translating and disseminating nutrition data and research into policy
and programs: identifying strategic opportunities and reviewing barriers
and how to overcome them
Richmond Nii Okai Aryeetey
• How to effectively communicate and disseminate nutrition data to
different audiences
Cheikh Faye
Presentation:
• Findings from a landscaping of global data visualization tools for
nutrition
Augustin Flory
11 February 2020

5. Skill building session:
English Group French Group
Making better figures:
visualizing data for different
audiences
Making better figures:
visualizing data for different
audiences
26 February 2020

6. Thank you!