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1. Experiences of Frontline Workers in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Author:
Accountability Initiative
Publication Date:
03-2021
Content Type:
Case Study
Institution:
Centre for Policy Research, India
Abstract:
This study examines the evolving role and experiences of Frontline Workers (FLWs) during and after the nation-wide lockdown in 2020. The findings provide insights into how FLWs shouldered additional responsibilities, how they have adapted to the disruption of routine health and nutrition related services, and how they have initiated creative responses to help the system adapt to the ‘new normal’.
Topic:
Health, Public Policy, COVID-19, and Nutrition
Political Geography:
South Asia and India

2. Implementing the Second National Plan of Action for Nutrition (NPAN-2): A 3M Governance Framework

Author:
Shanawez Hossain and Hasan Zaman
Publication Date:
05-2019
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), Brac University
Abstract:
Bangladesh made significant progress in improving the nutritional status of its people in recent years. However, rates of malnutrition in Bangladesh are still among the highest in the world; thus, the government has stepped up the implementation of its nutrition agenda and efforts to achieve its nutrition targets. The last Global Nutrition Report (GNR 2018) highlighted Bangladesh’s success as a result of the state-level nutrition-related policy commitments and efforts (Development Initiatives 2018). The GNR 2018 indicated Bangladesh’s achievements since 2010 in education, children, health, nutrition, and population, including measures in adolescent development, especially adolescent girls. The preceding GNR (2017) reported that the Government of Bangladesh had met its Nutrition for Growth (N4G) policy commitments (Development Initiatives 2017). Bangladesh recorded significant achievements under the N4G policy commitments through adopting the National Nutrition Policy (NNP) 2015 and National Strategy for Micronutrient Deficiency Control (ibid). The objective of this paper is to recommend ways to “jump-start” the collaborative process needed to translate the 3M approach into reality, using the NPG model.
Topic:
Development, Governance, and Nutrition
Political Geography:
Bangladesh and South Asia