Delegations from 9 SUN Civil Society Alliances participated in a learning route in Rwanda from October 31st to November 5th, 2016. The learning route featured case studies of successful nutrition initiatives and methodological sessions to enhance the capacities of civil society alliances. Key learnings included setting up multi-stakeholder platforms at decentralized levels, using behavior change communication through media, and the commitment of the Rwandan government to nutrition. Participants developed innovation plans to apply new knowledge in their countries and established a regional call to action to coordinate nutrition plans, allocate resources, and ensure community engagement.
The document summarizes feedback from a survey evaluating the SUN Civil Society Learning Route. Participants listed achievements and ideas they planned to bring back, including strengthening multi-sectoral coordination, improving behavior change communication through media, and enhancing public-private partnerships. When asked which achievement was most important, responses included setting up multi-stakeholder partnerships, behavior change communication, and decentralizing nutrition interventions.
This document outlines an innovation plan to increase nutrition visibility and awareness through the media in Rwanda. The plan aims to provide media training to journalists on reporting nutrition issues, particularly related to child and maternal health. This will help address malnutrition by strengthening media understanding and coverage of key nutrition messages. The plan's objectives are to create awareness among media professionals and increase the quantity and quality of their nutrition reporting. Strategic actions include identifying relevant media outlets and reporters, developing training materials, and providing training. The plan will be implemented by civil society organizations and government stakeholders, and its results will be evaluated and shared nationally to promote learning.
SUN Civil Society Learning Route: innovation plan submitted by the National Civil Society alliance. More info: http://suncivilsocietynet.wixsite.com/learningroute/rwanda-learning-route or contact C.Ruberto@savethechildren.org.uk
More examples of social accountability efforts in SUN countries
Plus d'examples d'efforts de redevabilite sociale dans les pays SUN
Mas ejemplos de esfuerzos de rendicion de cuenta social en los paises SUN
This innovation plan aims to increase awareness and improve behaviors around nutrition in one chiefdom in Sierra Leone. It will promote eating locally grown foods to complement dietary guidelines. Key activities include community meetings, radio programs, drama performances, and training farmers and mothers as nutrition champions. The plan seeks to strengthen coordination between existing nutrition structures and assess status. Target groups are women and children. Governance will ensure stakeholder participation and transparent management. Results will be evaluated through case studies and disseminated nationally and regionally to advocate for scaling up nutrition. The SUN network can support implementation through advocacy, monitoring, and analyzing nutrition policies.
Stuart Gillespie, Senior Research Staff International Food Policy Research In...SUN_Movement
This document summarizes key points from a paper on creating enabling environments to reduce malnutrition. It discusses three vital factors: 1) Framing, generating, and communicating knowledge and evidence through narratives, advocacy, and research on what works and impact. 2) Political economy of actors, ideas, and interests through multisectoral coordination, accountability, civil society engagement, and private sector contributions. 3) Capacity and financing through leadership, systemic capacity, understanding financing needs, prioritization, and scaling up programs. Case studies highlight the need for evidence, coordination across sectors, capacity building, and leveraging multiple resources to turn commitment into impact on nutrition. Leadership is important at all levels to create momentum and scale up effective actions.
Delegations from 9 SUN Civil Society Alliances participated in a learning route in Rwanda from October 31st to November 5th, 2016. The learning route featured case studies of successful nutrition initiatives and methodological sessions to enhance the capacities of civil society alliances. Key learnings included setting up multi-stakeholder platforms at decentralized levels, using behavior change communication through media, and the commitment of the Rwandan government to nutrition. Participants developed innovation plans to apply new knowledge in their countries and established a regional call to action to coordinate nutrition plans, allocate resources, and ensure community engagement.
The document summarizes feedback from a survey evaluating the SUN Civil Society Learning Route. Participants listed achievements and ideas they planned to bring back, including strengthening multi-sectoral coordination, improving behavior change communication through media, and enhancing public-private partnerships. When asked which achievement was most important, responses included setting up multi-stakeholder partnerships, behavior change communication, and decentralizing nutrition interventions.
This document outlines an innovation plan to increase nutrition visibility and awareness through the media in Rwanda. The plan aims to provide media training to journalists on reporting nutrition issues, particularly related to child and maternal health. This will help address malnutrition by strengthening media understanding and coverage of key nutrition messages. The plan's objectives are to create awareness among media professionals and increase the quantity and quality of their nutrition reporting. Strategic actions include identifying relevant media outlets and reporters, developing training materials, and providing training. The plan will be implemented by civil society organizations and government stakeholders, and its results will be evaluated and shared nationally to promote learning.
SUN Civil Society Learning Route: innovation plan submitted by the National Civil Society alliance. More info: http://suncivilsocietynet.wixsite.com/learningroute/rwanda-learning-route or contact C.Ruberto@savethechildren.org.uk
More examples of social accountability efforts in SUN countries
Plus d'examples d'efforts de redevabilite sociale dans les pays SUN
Mas ejemplos de esfuerzos de rendicion de cuenta social en los paises SUN
This innovation plan aims to increase awareness and improve behaviors around nutrition in one chiefdom in Sierra Leone. It will promote eating locally grown foods to complement dietary guidelines. Key activities include community meetings, radio programs, drama performances, and training farmers and mothers as nutrition champions. The plan seeks to strengthen coordination between existing nutrition structures and assess status. Target groups are women and children. Governance will ensure stakeholder participation and transparent management. Results will be evaluated through case studies and disseminated nationally and regionally to advocate for scaling up nutrition. The SUN network can support implementation through advocacy, monitoring, and analyzing nutrition policies.
Stuart Gillespie, Senior Research Staff International Food Policy Research In...SUN_Movement
This document summarizes key points from a paper on creating enabling environments to reduce malnutrition. It discusses three vital factors: 1) Framing, generating, and communicating knowledge and evidence through narratives, advocacy, and research on what works and impact. 2) Political economy of actors, ideas, and interests through multisectoral coordination, accountability, civil society engagement, and private sector contributions. 3) Capacity and financing through leadership, systemic capacity, understanding financing needs, prioritization, and scaling up programs. Case studies highlight the need for evidence, coordination across sectors, capacity building, and leveraging multiple resources to turn commitment into impact on nutrition. Leadership is important at all levels to create momentum and scale up effective actions.
JSI Presentation; By Lora Shimp; April 2015
This presentation illustrates the Champion Community Initiative- Madagascar program, it’s objective, geographic scope, implementing partners, and current intervention activities. The 6 principles of the CCI approach innovate and engages community members through community activities. CCI focuses on mobilizing communities to take “small, doable, actions” to achieve health indicators.
This document outlines steps for establishing a community food council and developing a food charter in Renfrew County, Ontario. It discusses the characteristics and activities of food councils, including bringing together diverse stakeholders to improve the local food system. Examples of food councils and charters from other communities are provided. The proposed process for Renfrew County includes gathering stakeholder input on food issues, drafting a charter, gathering feedback, and obtaining endorsements to guide local food system decisions.
The FAO policy on indigenous and tribal peoples aims to provide a framework for FAO's work with indigenous communities. As an organization focused on rural poverty and food security, indigenous peoples are fundamental partners in development. FAO strives to improve life for indigenous peoples and ensure their participation in efforts to fight hunger. The policy was developed over several years through consultation with indigenous representatives and approved in 2010.
ASIA Learning Route Kickoff webinar - More info: http://suncivilsocietynet.wix.com/learningroute ; Join the community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SUNCSNLearningRoute/
This document outlines four breakout group sessions that will take place at a conference on sustaining political commitments to scaling up nutrition. Each breakout group will focus on a different topic: 1) capacity development for scaling up nutrition interventions, 2) best practices for scaling up nutrition-specific interventions, 3) best practices for nutrition-sensitive development across sectors, and 4) the role of civil society in advocacy and monitoring progress. The document provides details on the objectives, facilitators, and discussion questions for each breakout group session. The sessions aim to generate recommendations on advancing scaling up nutrition efforts over the next 1000 days.
The document summarizes a scoping visit conducted in Rwanda from June 6-10, 2016 to identify it as a potential host country for a SUN Civil Society Network learning route. The visit objectives were to understand the context and feasibility of the learning route, review good practices, and make logistical arrangements. Meetings were held with 18 stakeholders. 7 good practices were identified for further discussion. The learning route would focus on multi-stakeholder platforms, policy review, advocacy, social mobilization, and governance. Preliminary learning objectives and a timeline were proposed, with the learning route tentatively planned for late September/early October 2016.
This document summarizes a project to promote civil society participation in water and sanitation governance in Pakistan. The project is funded by WaterAid and the European Commission and implemented by IRSP. The project aims to build the capacity of 15 CSOs and local governments in Mardan district to empower citizens and improve access to water, sanitation and hygiene services for 200,000 people. Key activities include training workshops on advocacy, planning and budgeting for CSOs and governments, as well as improving infrastructure through new boreholes, latrines and hygiene promotion. The intended outcomes are improved CSO and government capacity for citizen engagement, increased access to WASH services, and more equitable and inclusive governance in the WASH sector
Lauren Shields, Associate at Business for Social ResponsibilitySUN_Movement
HERproject promotes empowering low-income working women through workplace-based programs focused on health (HERhealth) and financial capability (HERfinance). The programs deliver trainings on topics like nutrition, hygiene, family planning, and financial planning. There is a clear business case for companies, as healthier, more empowered workers mean reduced risk and costs, improved reputation, and more stable supply chains. HERproject partners with NGOs, companies, and factories across industries and countries to implement tailored workplace programs. An impact pilot in Bangladesh aims to improve dietary intake and nutrition behaviors of garment workers by building on existing food provision and nutrition education. The approach is to maximize impact while minimizing effects on production.
Breda Gavinsmith, Public Health Nutritionist SUN Movement SecretariatSUN_Movement
The document summarizes a workshop on strengthening functional capacities within the SUN Movement to scale up nutrition. It discusses the three dimensions of multi-stakeholder engagement, multi-sectoral coordination, and multi-level alignment that are important for capacity development. Some of the greatest challenges identified are effective coordination arrangements, building trust and leadership, establishing transparent accountability mechanisms, and knowledge sharing. The workshop aims to understand what is working well, identify priority needs and resource gaps, and harness discussions to support further progress on functional capacities through a community of practice.
PCI implemented a comprehensive school feeding program in Bolivia from 2002-2013 in partnership with local governments. The program provided daily meals to over 110,000 children, improving nutrition and education outcomes. PCI strengthened the capacity of local partners to continue and expand the program. As a result, 49 municipal governments now independently fund school meals for over 1,500 schools, demonstrating the sustainability and local ownership generated by PCI's approach.
Partner Insights FAO Risk Communication SeminarCsdi Initiative
This document summarizes lessons learned from communication studies conducted between 2006-2007 on avian influenza. Key points include:
- Studies showed high awareness but low understanding of transmission and prevention measures. Knowledge gaps varied by education and location.
- Communication efforts increased awareness and knowledge but not necessarily behavior change. Barriers like low risk perception and social/economic factors prevented implementation of recommended practices.
- More participatory research and integration with technical programs are needed to address underlying drivers of behaviors and design culturally appropriate solutions. Future responses should focus on building local support and addressing specific community needs and concerns.
- Long term investment is required to build sustainable risk communication capacity within countries to effectively respond to disease outbreaks. Stronger inter
New trends and directions in risk communication: combating disease threats at...Csdi Initiative
New trends and directions in risk communication: combating disease threats at the animal-human-ecosystem interface
Keynote presentation by
Thomas Abraham
Director, Public Health Communications Programme,
The University of Hong Kong
Civil Society Organisation’s Contribution in advancing Uganda’s Green Growth ...Dr. Joshua Zake
A presentation made during the 2nd Uganda Water and Environment Week held in Entebbe, Uganda. It highlights the contribution of the Environment and Natural Resources Civil Society Organizations to advance Uganda along the green growth path to development and transformation. Furthermore, the key considerations to address for the civil society in Uganda to effectively deliver on this role at different scales.
The Foundation for Global Scholars invests in developing conscious global leaders through its GRIT program. The GRIT program has four components: a summit to inspire scholars, an international experience, a project to address global challenges, and ongoing mentorship. The goal is to equip young adults with the skills and experience to tackle complex global issues through intercultural understanding and sustainable solutions. Impact is measured through assessments of cultural competence and leadership development, as well as the success of scholars' projects.
Testes unitários como ferramentas de design de códigoPaula Grangeiro
Por vezes, testes unitários que deveriam ser simples acabam consumindo mais tempo do que o esperado, o que faz com que muitas vezes sejam deixados para trás. Você sabia que estes simples testes podem ser um indicativo de qualidade de código? Através dessa talk vamos discutir as principais falhas de design que são facilmente identificadas através de testes unitários.
JSI Presentation; By Lora Shimp; April 2015
This presentation illustrates the Champion Community Initiative- Madagascar program, it’s objective, geographic scope, implementing partners, and current intervention activities. The 6 principles of the CCI approach innovate and engages community members through community activities. CCI focuses on mobilizing communities to take “small, doable, actions” to achieve health indicators.
This document outlines steps for establishing a community food council and developing a food charter in Renfrew County, Ontario. It discusses the characteristics and activities of food councils, including bringing together diverse stakeholders to improve the local food system. Examples of food councils and charters from other communities are provided. The proposed process for Renfrew County includes gathering stakeholder input on food issues, drafting a charter, gathering feedback, and obtaining endorsements to guide local food system decisions.
The FAO policy on indigenous and tribal peoples aims to provide a framework for FAO's work with indigenous communities. As an organization focused on rural poverty and food security, indigenous peoples are fundamental partners in development. FAO strives to improve life for indigenous peoples and ensure their participation in efforts to fight hunger. The policy was developed over several years through consultation with indigenous representatives and approved in 2010.
ASIA Learning Route Kickoff webinar - More info: http://suncivilsocietynet.wix.com/learningroute ; Join the community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SUNCSNLearningRoute/
This document outlines four breakout group sessions that will take place at a conference on sustaining political commitments to scaling up nutrition. Each breakout group will focus on a different topic: 1) capacity development for scaling up nutrition interventions, 2) best practices for scaling up nutrition-specific interventions, 3) best practices for nutrition-sensitive development across sectors, and 4) the role of civil society in advocacy and monitoring progress. The document provides details on the objectives, facilitators, and discussion questions for each breakout group session. The sessions aim to generate recommendations on advancing scaling up nutrition efforts over the next 1000 days.
The document summarizes a scoping visit conducted in Rwanda from June 6-10, 2016 to identify it as a potential host country for a SUN Civil Society Network learning route. The visit objectives were to understand the context and feasibility of the learning route, review good practices, and make logistical arrangements. Meetings were held with 18 stakeholders. 7 good practices were identified for further discussion. The learning route would focus on multi-stakeholder platforms, policy review, advocacy, social mobilization, and governance. Preliminary learning objectives and a timeline were proposed, with the learning route tentatively planned for late September/early October 2016.
This document summarizes a project to promote civil society participation in water and sanitation governance in Pakistan. The project is funded by WaterAid and the European Commission and implemented by IRSP. The project aims to build the capacity of 15 CSOs and local governments in Mardan district to empower citizens and improve access to water, sanitation and hygiene services for 200,000 people. Key activities include training workshops on advocacy, planning and budgeting for CSOs and governments, as well as improving infrastructure through new boreholes, latrines and hygiene promotion. The intended outcomes are improved CSO and government capacity for citizen engagement, increased access to WASH services, and more equitable and inclusive governance in the WASH sector
Lauren Shields, Associate at Business for Social ResponsibilitySUN_Movement
HERproject promotes empowering low-income working women through workplace-based programs focused on health (HERhealth) and financial capability (HERfinance). The programs deliver trainings on topics like nutrition, hygiene, family planning, and financial planning. There is a clear business case for companies, as healthier, more empowered workers mean reduced risk and costs, improved reputation, and more stable supply chains. HERproject partners with NGOs, companies, and factories across industries and countries to implement tailored workplace programs. An impact pilot in Bangladesh aims to improve dietary intake and nutrition behaviors of garment workers by building on existing food provision and nutrition education. The approach is to maximize impact while minimizing effects on production.
Breda Gavinsmith, Public Health Nutritionist SUN Movement SecretariatSUN_Movement
The document summarizes a workshop on strengthening functional capacities within the SUN Movement to scale up nutrition. It discusses the three dimensions of multi-stakeholder engagement, multi-sectoral coordination, and multi-level alignment that are important for capacity development. Some of the greatest challenges identified are effective coordination arrangements, building trust and leadership, establishing transparent accountability mechanisms, and knowledge sharing. The workshop aims to understand what is working well, identify priority needs and resource gaps, and harness discussions to support further progress on functional capacities through a community of practice.
PCI implemented a comprehensive school feeding program in Bolivia from 2002-2013 in partnership with local governments. The program provided daily meals to over 110,000 children, improving nutrition and education outcomes. PCI strengthened the capacity of local partners to continue and expand the program. As a result, 49 municipal governments now independently fund school meals for over 1,500 schools, demonstrating the sustainability and local ownership generated by PCI's approach.
Partner Insights FAO Risk Communication SeminarCsdi Initiative
This document summarizes lessons learned from communication studies conducted between 2006-2007 on avian influenza. Key points include:
- Studies showed high awareness but low understanding of transmission and prevention measures. Knowledge gaps varied by education and location.
- Communication efforts increased awareness and knowledge but not necessarily behavior change. Barriers like low risk perception and social/economic factors prevented implementation of recommended practices.
- More participatory research and integration with technical programs are needed to address underlying drivers of behaviors and design culturally appropriate solutions. Future responses should focus on building local support and addressing specific community needs and concerns.
- Long term investment is required to build sustainable risk communication capacity within countries to effectively respond to disease outbreaks. Stronger inter
New trends and directions in risk communication: combating disease threats at...Csdi Initiative
New trends and directions in risk communication: combating disease threats at the animal-human-ecosystem interface
Keynote presentation by
Thomas Abraham
Director, Public Health Communications Programme,
The University of Hong Kong
Civil Society Organisation’s Contribution in advancing Uganda’s Green Growth ...Dr. Joshua Zake
A presentation made during the 2nd Uganda Water and Environment Week held in Entebbe, Uganda. It highlights the contribution of the Environment and Natural Resources Civil Society Organizations to advance Uganda along the green growth path to development and transformation. Furthermore, the key considerations to address for the civil society in Uganda to effectively deliver on this role at different scales.
The Foundation for Global Scholars invests in developing conscious global leaders through its GRIT program. The GRIT program has four components: a summit to inspire scholars, an international experience, a project to address global challenges, and ongoing mentorship. The goal is to equip young adults with the skills and experience to tackle complex global issues through intercultural understanding and sustainable solutions. Impact is measured through assessments of cultural competence and leadership development, as well as the success of scholars' projects.
Testes unitários como ferramentas de design de códigoPaula Grangeiro
Por vezes, testes unitários que deveriam ser simples acabam consumindo mais tempo do que o esperado, o que faz com que muitas vezes sejam deixados para trás. Você sabia que estes simples testes podem ser um indicativo de qualidade de código? Através dessa talk vamos discutir as principais falhas de design que são facilmente identificadas através de testes unitários.
The document discusses a presentation from Alive & Thrive on innovations in social and behavior change communication for nutrition. Alive & Thrive aims to scale up nutrition programs to improve health outcomes. The presentation outlines three lessons for designing effective behavior change interventions: 1) Use evidence-based processes and principles from fields like behavioral science; 2) Use data to identify priority nutritional behaviors to target; and 3) Use data and behavior change theories to identify factors ("drivers") that influence those behaviors, such as rational or emotional motivations. Examples from various countries demonstrate how materials applied these lessons to promote behaviors like exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding.
The document discusses challenges and solutions related to managing social capital across generations. It outlines how life experiences shape different generations' values and priorities. The presentation proposes harnessing technology, mapping systems, creating new funding models, providing mentorship, and developing diversified social change portfolios to address shifting workforce trends, financing solutions over problems, integrating social capital planning, funding collectives, and metrics reporting.
The document outlines the structure and goals of the Student Network Group (SNG) program at a university. The SNG program aims to [1] help new students grow professionally and develop an understanding and appreciation of diversity, [2] create small groups led by a professional mentor and student mentor, and [3] explore themes of professionalism, diversity, and academic success through group activities and discussions. The professional mentors are asked to participate in four class sessions to facilitate discussions and activities around identity, workplace scenarios, power and privilege, and a wrap-up reflection. The goals are for students to recognize how identity and diversity manifest in different contexts and understand concepts of power and privilege.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
SUN Civil Society Learning Route: innovation plan submitted by the National Civil Society alliance. More info: http://suncivilsocietynet.wixsite.com/learningroute/rwanda-learning-route or contact C.Ruberto@savethechildren.org.uk
RSD4 summit at the Banff Centre
Redesigning the charitable sector to answer the following system questions at micro and macro levels:
- What would society look like of a charity X didn't exist?
- What would the cost to a community be?
- Can this be measured?
- What would it look like if everyone had access to all the informaiton about the charities they were supporting? What info is relevant and what is noise?
- Could we reduce the duplication in the marketplace? Could we create a marketplace?
- Can charity data support urban planning and smart cities? Can we use this info to predict the next social issue far enough in advance that policy makers and solution creators have enough time to manage the issue?
- Should we restructure the way that we incentivize donors beyond the charitable tax receipt and what about for-profit social impact investors, is there a way to incentivize their early-stage investments to encourage a social marketplace?
- Can we change a funding model from financing problems to rewarding executives and managers for coming up with solutions that push the needle on issues?
The survey was elaborated in the context of the SUN CSN Learning Route program to assess: 1) CSAs main intervention areas (current and mid-term), 2) related learning needs and 3) expertise the want to share with other CSA. The finding will help in shaping the learning program, identify the country host, select interested CSAs and set baseline for the M&E
The document discusses several factors that contributed to the outbreak of World War 1 in 1914, including nationalism, imperial rivalries, the alliance system, and militarism in Europe. Nationalist movements in the Balkans threatened the stability of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The system of alliances between European powers divided them into two armed camps and heightened tensions. Imperial competition over colonies and economic influence also increased distrust between nations. By 1914, heavily militarized European states viewed war as an acceptable means to resolve disputes, making conflict more likely.
The document discusses Facebook's use of Vickrey-Clarke-Groves (VCG) auctions for its News Feed algorithm and ads. It also covers Facebook Pacing, which uses a Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) bidding model to pace ads and spends budget evenly over a campaign's duration based on a target cost per acquisition. Pacing in Facebook ads aims to optimize campaigns for both advertisers and Facebook.
Sun movement-presentation en-september-2013-42-countriesdigitalregister
The document summarizes the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, which aims to improve nutrition worldwide. It outlines that malnutrition affects over 165 million children and discusses specific interventions like breastfeeding promotion. The SUN Movement takes a multi-sector approach, bringing together stakeholders in countries to implement nutrition policies and scale up proven interventions. It has helped reduce stunting in 16 countries by more than 2% annually since 2000. The Movement aims to achieve global nutrition targets by mobilizing resources behind national efforts.
The document summarizes the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, which aims to unite global efforts to improve nutrition. It discusses how SUN brings together stakeholders from various sectors to support country-led efforts to reduce malnutrition. SUN countries are making progress through multi-sector coordination platforms and by incorporating best practices into national policies to align actions across health, agriculture, education and other sectors. This collaborative approach aims to maximize resources and monitor implementation for reducing stunting, wasting and micronutrient deficiencies.
The document summarizes the work of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, which aims to improve global nutrition. It does this by bringing together stakeholders from governments, UN agencies, donors, businesses, and civil society to support country-led efforts to scale up proven nutrition interventions. The SUN approach focuses on creating multi-sector platforms and aligning actions across health, agriculture, education and other sectors to have maximum impact. Through these collaborative approaches, SUN countries are making progress in reducing stunting and malnutrition.
SUN Movement 43 Countries October 2013 ENG-reviseddigitalregister
This document summarizes the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, which aims to improve global nutrition. It outlines that over 165 million children under 5 are stunted due to malnutrition. The SUN Movement brings together stakeholders across sectors and countries to implement proven nutrition interventions and policies. It highlights examples of progress reducing stunting in Peru, Nepal, and Ethiopia through national nutrition plans and increased funding. The Movement tracks progress toward global targets and emphasizes country leadership, multi-sector coordination, and accountability. Its goal is to empower families and end malnutrition worldwide.
This document summarizes lessons learned from resilience-building and nutrition programs implemented in Ethiopia, Niger, northern Kenya, and other food-insecure regions. It finds that cash transfers and seasonal safety nets alone were insufficient, and longer-term, multisectoral interventions are needed to build communities' ability to withstand shocks. Successful approaches included integrated interventions across agriculture, water and sanitation, livelihoods, and nutrition; strengthening government response capacity; and coordinating humanitarian and development actors. The document also provides recommendations for international donors, policymakers, and practitioners to adopt resilience-building approaches.
SUN Movement Presentation - April 2014 (ENGLISH)SUN_Movement
The document summarizes the work of SUN, a global movement focused on eliminating malnutrition. It outlines that over 165 million children under 5 are stunted due to malnutrition, while billions of people are deficient in key vitamins and minerals. Eliminating undernutrition can boost economic growth, increase school and life outcomes, and reduce poverty. SUN brings together stakeholders in countries to create platforms and align actions across sectors like health, agriculture, education and social protection to implement proven nutrition interventions at scale. The movement has grown to involve over 100 global stakeholders supporting national nutrition efforts in 50 countries.
A presentation given by Gladys Mugambi at the Transform Nutrition regional meeting 'Using evidence to inspire action in East Africa' Nairobi, Kenya 8 June 2017.
Understanding the Essential Nutrition Actions Framework_Victoria Quinn_5.5.14CORE Group
The document discusses how the Essential Nutrition Actions (ENA) framework could support the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement in scaling up proven nutrition interventions. It outlines five key tasks for the SUN Movement: 1) reaching women and children at broad scale with ENAs; 2) providing the right nutrition support at the right life stages; 3) reducing missed opportunities in existing programs; 4) aligning many partner organizations; and 5) choosing a starting point such as strengthening existing field programs. The ENA framework defines specific nutrition actions and could help integrate nutrition into various sector programs to maximize coverage of proven interventions through the SUN Movement.
This document provides terms of reference for analyzing risks and opportunities of different types of agricultural inputs for small-scale farmers in Tanzania. It begins with background on ActionAid Tanzania and a climate change and agriculture project they are implementing. The project aims to promote climate-smart agriculture among small-scale farmers. The assignment will analyze risks and opportunities of inputs like inorganic/organic fertilizers and hybrid/open-pollinated varieties in one project and one non-project village. It will assess input access, risks, opportunities, and livelihood impacts. The analysis will inform recommendations on managing risks and helping farmers benefit from opportunities to improve food security under climate change.
Effective platforms and coalitions for healthy diets: what concrete results? ...ExternalEvents
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The International Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved Nutrition was jointly held by FAO and WHO in December 2016 to explore policies and programme options for shaping the food systems in ways that deliver foods for a healthy diet, focusing on concrete country experiences and challenges. This Symposium waas the first large-scale contribution under the UN Decade of Action for Nutrition 2016-2025. This presentation was part of Parallel session 3.1: Designing, implementing and monitoring evidence-based policies effectively with multiple actors"
The document discusses coordination of nutrition partners and programs in Ghana. It finds that malnutrition is addressed by many actors across different sectors, but coordination is challenging. Existing coordination mechanisms at the national level, like NANUPACC and the SUN CSPG, are functionally inactive. Coordination is also limited at regional and district levels. Key barriers to effective coordination include limited nutrition capacity and prioritization across agencies, incomplete decentralization, and reliance on donor funding. Improving coordination will require establishing a National Food and Nutrition Commission to lead engagement across sectors, strengthening multi-sectoral capacity, and increasing dedicated government funding for nutrition programs at all levels.
The SUN Civil Society Network (CSN) is a global network of over 3,000 civil society organizations in 53 countries working to eliminate malnutrition. The CSN was established in 2011 to mobilize civil society actors and coordinate with other SUN networks to support country governments. Key roles of CSN members include raising awareness, advocacy, capacity building, and implementing nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions. The CSN has achieved policy changes, increased commitments and budgets for nutrition, and greater accountability in several countries. Going forward, the CSN will continue efforts to reduce malnutrition and address its root causes.
The SUN Civil Society Network (CSN) is a global network of over 3,000 civil society organizations in 53 countries working to eliminate malnutrition. The CSN was established in 2011 to mobilize civil society actors and coordinate with other SUN networks to support country governments. Key roles of CSN members include raising awareness, advocacy, capacity building, and implementing nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions. The CSN has achieved policy changes, increased commitments and budgets for nutrition, and greater accountability in several countries. Going forward, the CSN will continue efforts to reduce malnutrition and address its root causes.
India spends 4.5% of its GDP on health yet 42.5% of children suffer from malnutrition. Madhya Pradesh has the highest rate of malnutrition. To address this, a multi-stakeholder platform is proposed to coordinate action across sectors like health, education, agriculture, and social protection. Specific actions include promoting exclusive breastfeeding, antenatal/postnatal care, fortifying foods, treating acute malnutrition, and supplementing micronutrients. Nutrition-sensitive strategies involve community nutrition education and training, incorporating nutrition into school curriculums, and prioritizing health schemes for small children. Improving agriculture, surveillance, employment opportunities, and awareness campaigns are also recommended. An organizational structure is outlined to
SUN Civil Society Learning Route: innovation plan submitted by the National Civil Society alliance. More info: http://suncivilsocietynet.wixsite.com/learningroute/rwanda-learning-route or contact C.Ruberto@savethechildren.org.uk
The document outlines the terms of reference for analyzing district agricultural development plans (DADPS) and providing recommendations on how to better address climate change adaptation, mitigation and REDD+ in relation to small-scale agriculture. Specifically, the consultant will:
1. Review DADPS from Kilosa and Chamwino districts to analyze how they currently address climate smart agriculture, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and REDD+.
2. Provide policy recommendations for how DADPS can be improved to better support small-scale farmers in climate change adaptation and adopting mitigation strategies.
3. Consider how DADPS address or conflict with other district policies and investments in achieving climate-resil
This document provides details about a project aimed at reducing poverty and greenhouse gas emissions through the adoption of climate-resilient agricultural practices by small-scale farmers in Tanzania. The project is a partnership between 5 organizations and will pursue its goal through 4 interlinked strategies - community networking, policy research, demonstrating climate-smart agriculture approaches, and advocacy. It will work with farmers' groups and districts to integrate climate considerations into policies and budgets, support farmers with training and resources to adopt new practices, and influence decision-makers to better support small-scale farmers in mitigating and adapting to climate change.
Opportunities for Africa to address all forms of malnutrition: How can the UN...ILRI
Presented by Namukolo Covic, Director General’s Representative to Ethiopia, at the UN Nutrition Strategy 2022-2030 Launch, African Union, 31 October 2022
The document discusses scaling up efforts to address undernutrition through coordinated multi-stakeholder action. It outlines the vision and history of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) movement, which aims to support national governments' efforts to improve food and nutrition security through coordinated action. The SUN movement focuses on both nutrition-specific interventions and nutrition-sensitive development programs. National governments lead these efforts, with support from regional and international stakeholders working in a coordinated network to build on existing nutrition actions and fill critical resource gaps.
Presentation by Stineke Oenema, Coordinator, UN Standing Committee on Nutrition during the CFS-FSC Webinar: Making Food Systems Work for Healthy Diets: 28 July 2020.
This document discusses monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) for nutrition advocacy efforts. It outlines why MEAL is important to monitor progress towards objectives, evaluate impact, ensure accountability, and support learning. Key points include developing a theory of change, using participatory and sustainable MEAL systems, and tools to record and share results and changes achieved. Examples are given of capacity building with local NGOs leading to increased access to justice and changes in policies and behaviors. The document promotes peer-to-peer support for MEAL through a new database and working group.
1. Effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) systems for civil society alliances can help ensure impact, sustainability, learning and accountability. MEAL of advocacy and policy work requires identifying changes in attitudes, discourse, procedures, policies and behaviors.
2. Key elements of MEAL systems include developing a theory of change, selecting appropriate methodologies, maintaining organized data records, budgeting for MEAL, and using the SUN MEAL database and website to share results. Nutrition advocacy outcomes can be measured by changes in planning, resources, funding, accountability and civil society strength.
3. Measuring advocacy requires mapping stakeholders, assessing starting knowledge/views/actions and desired changes, identifying tactics, and
#SUNCSOpportunities Working with Parliamentarians to accelerate parents friendly workplaces in Zimbabwe, investigating factors that influence families in using BMS in Laos, enabling youth participation in Nutrition MSP to enhance Adolescence Nutrition practices in 2 districts in Malawi, strengthening youth capacity and engagement in Nutrition and advocacy in Zimbabwe and Rwanda and empowering youth leadership in combatting non-communicable diseases in Sri Lanka
These and much more are the intervention areas awarded by the 2019 SUN CSN Awards #Innovation&Research Funds and #YouthGrants
Congratulations to the 2 Civil Society Alliances
And to the 4 Youth Leaders for Nutrition #YL4N
The SUN CSN Award gives the opportunity to members of the SUN CSN to research upon, test and pilot new practices that could make a great impact on current Nutrition intervention at Local, National, Regional and Global level.
The awarded organizations/individuals have 6 months to implement their projects and to assess if the approaches are worth to be scaled up and sustained over the time and which are the improvements & learnings we should keep in consideration to harvest a greater result.
Looking forward know and disseminate the results after their completion in July 2020. Best of luck to you all!
1) Acute malnutrition is a major global problem affecting 50 million children under five annually and contributing to nearly 50% of under-five deaths, yet current treatment strategies only reach 20% of affected children.
2) The document calls on world leaders to transform the acute malnutrition treatment system to make it more effective, efficient and accessible in order to save millions of lives.
3) It recommends that the upcoming UN Global Action Plan on Wasting include commitments to simplifying and unifying the treatment approach, developing a time-bound plan to change to a single treatment system led by the UN, and securing financing to achieve global targets for reducing wasting.
The document summarizes the proceedings of the Asia Regional Coordination Group meeting in Siem Reap, Cambodia on September 18, 2019. The group pledged solidarity to end hunger and malnutrition in line with SUN Movement principles and international human rights. They called on global and country leaders to address malnutrition through developing nutrition plans, establishing multi-sectoral platforms, allocating financial resources, promoting health systems and nutrition education. The group also called for commitments at the 2020 Nutrition for Growth Summit to achieve global nutrition goals and targets.
National CSA impact and achievement - 2017
The document summarizes the achievements of Civil Society Alliances (CSAs) in improving nutrition outcomes in several countries. It describes impacts in four outcomes: 1) Improved planning through new legislation, policy changes, and commitments. 2) Increased resources and funding through higher budgets and resource mobilization. 3) Increased accountability like law enforcement and capacity building. 4) Strengthened CSAs through governance improvements and knowledge sharing. Examples from over 15 countries demonstrate progress in planning, funding, accountability and enabling effective multi-stakeholder nutrition efforts.
New Guidance on inappropriate Promotion of Foods for infants and young Childr...SUN Civil Society Network
The document discusses new WHO guidance on ending the inappropriate promotion of foods for infants and young children. Research presented found widespread cross-promotion of breastmilk substitutes and commercial complementary foods. The guidance provides seven recommendations to ensure optimal infant and young child feeding practices and protect breastfeeding by regulating the marketing of these products.
The document provides information on nutrition stakeholder and action mapping conducted in Rwanda, including:
- An overview of what nutrition stakeholder and action mapping is and its objectives to better understand who is working in nutrition, where, and how many people they are reaching.
- Results from mappings conducted in 2012 and 2015 that identified stakeholders, their coverage areas, interventions conducted, and beneficiaries reached to help inform scale-up.
- Information on how the mappings can help various groups including government, districts, organizations, and donors to enhance coordination and identify gaps.
The document summarizes the process, achievements, and challenges of Rwanda's 2012 nutrition stakeholder and action mapping. Over five months, stakeholders were identified and the activities they undertake to address 21 selected Core Nutrition Actions were mapped. This was the first such mapping produced in Rwanda. It helped identify gaps, engage more stakeholders, and inform national nutrition policies and strategic planning. Challenges included sensitizing all stakeholders, deciding which interventions to include, collecting timely partner information, and reviewing the analysis as new partners joined.
La organización Nutres y otras ONGs realizaron esfuerzos para promover estilos de vida saludables y prevenir la obesidad entre niños y adolescentes, incluyendo presentar un proyecto de ley para regular la venta de comida chatarra en escuelas, talleres educativos sobre nutrición para más de 1,500 personas, y apoyar la agricultura sostenible para mejorar la alimentación de las familias.
Esta propuesta de país en nutrición presentada por El Salvador para la Segunda Cumbre de Nutrición para el Crecimiento en 2017 destaca los avances y desafíos del país en materia de nutrición. Entre los avances se encuentran una mayor tasa de lactancia materna exclusiva, una reducción de la desnutrición crónica en menores de 5 años, y el establecimiento de entidades como CONASAN para abordar la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional. Sin embargo, aún persisten desafíos como la desnutrición crónica por encima
El Ministerio de Salud de El Salvador presentó una propuesta de país en nutrición con objetivos como reducir el retraso en el crecimiento y la desnutrición en niños menores de 5 años, mantener o reducir el sobrepeso y la obesidad, e incrementar la lactancia materna exclusiva. La propuesta fue desarrollada por un equipo interinstitucional y cuenta con el apoyo de varias organizaciones nacionales e internacionales. Los asistentes al lanzamiento de la propuesta resaltaron su importancia para mejorar la nutrición y calidad de vida de los
El documento resume varias actividades realizadas por la Fundación Éxito en 2016 para promover la nutrición infantil en Colombia, incluyendo el Mes por la Nutrición Infantil con eventos de sensibilización, la Lactatón donde 5,000 madres amamantaron a sus hijos, la entrega del Premio por la Nutrición Infantil que reconoce el trabajo de organizaciones en esta área, y la firma del Pacto por la Nutrición Infantil por alcaldes, gobernadores y empresas para generar acciones a favor de los niños. También se
The document summarizes activities of the Ethiopia Civil Society Coalition for Scaling Up Nutrition (ECSC-SUN). Key points include:
1) ECSC-SUN hosted a nutrition learning forum in December 2016 to discuss coordinated efforts to address malnutrition. The forum highlighted ECSC-SUN's achievements and priorities for the next phase.
2) ECSC-SUN delegates participated in an international learning exchange in Rwanda where they developed an innovation plan on using media to raise nutrition awareness. This plan won an award.
3) ECSC-SUN is refining its strategic priorities for 2017-2020 which include supporting implementation of Ethiopia's second National Nutrition Program. It is also discussing leadership and funding arrangements for
La Alianza de las Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil por la Soberanía y Seguridad Alimentaria Nutricional en El Salvador se creó en 2014 e inicialmente incluyó siete organizaciones. La Alianza aboga por el reconocimiento de la nutrición como una prioridad nacional y por marcos legales que apoyen la soberanía y seguridad alimentaria. Ha beneficiado a 5,000 personas a través de incidencia política y educación nutricional. Además de continuar impulsando iniciativas, la Alianza busca incluir más organizaciones para ampliar
Presentation by Rebecca Sachs and Joshua Varcie, analysts in CBO’s Health Analysis Division, at the 13th Annual Conference of the American Society of Health Economists.
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Good morning and welcome back to Energy Source, coming to you from New York, where the city swelters in its first heatwave of the season.
Nearly 80 million people were under alerts in the US north-east and midwest yesterday as temperatures in some municipalities reached record highs in a test to the country’s rickety power grid.
In other news, the Financial Times has a new Big Read this morning on Russia’s grip on nuclear power. Despite sanctions on its economy, the Kremlin continues to be an unrivalled exporter of nuclear power plants, building more than half of all reactors under construction globally. Read how Moscow is using these projects to wield global influence.
Today’s Energy Source dives into the latest Statistical Review of World Energy, the industry’s annual stocktake of global energy consumption. The report was published for more than 70 years by BP before it was passed over to the Energy Institute last year. The oil major remains a contributor.
Data Drill looks at a new analysis from the World Bank showing gas flaring is at a four-year high.
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New report offers sobering view of the energy transition
Every year the Statistical Review of World Energy offers a behemoth of data on the state of the global energy market. This year’s findings highlight the world’s insatiable demand for energy and the need to speed up the pace of decarbonisation.
Here are our four main takeaways from this year’s report:
Fossil fuel consumption — and emissions — are at record highs
Countries burnt record amounts of oil and coal last year, sending global fossil fuel consumption and emissions to all-time highs, the Energy Institute reported. Oil demand grew 2.6 per cent, surpassing 100mn barrels per day for the first time.
Meanwhile, the share of fossil fuels in the energy mix declined slightly by half a percentage point, but still made up more than 81 per cent of consumption.
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2. Stunting rates among children under 5 !
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Leone
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3. We call on governments to play their part in
Scaling Up Nutrition by taking action in 3 key
areas:
Co-ordinate Nutrition Plans
Position nutrition at the highest level of government and bring
together stakeholders from across government, the private
sector, civil society, donor and UN networks to develop
coordinated and costed nutrition plans both at a national and
subnational level.
4. Resource allocation
Ensure national nutrition plans are fully funded.
Spending on nutrition should be prioritised and
national budgets must include specific nutrition
budget lines to turn plans from a piece of paper into a
reality. Key to this is the timely release and proper
utilisation of funds.
5. Community engagement and accountability
Ensure nutrition interventions are transparent and
involve the communities most affected by
malnutrition. Nutrition plans must reflect the
realities of communities, respect communities as
implementation partners and enable communities to
track progress and hold governments accountable to
their commitments.