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Impact brief : engaging men for better maternal and child health in sub-Saharan Africa
Get PDFFrench version available in IDRC Digital Library : Synthèse des répercussions : mobiliser les hommes pour une meilleure santé des mères et des enfants en Afrique subsaharienneLow participation of men in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) care negatively impacts the lives and health pf women and children. Because men are often the main providers and decision-makers for the entire family for example, they determine women’s access to resources and health care. The policy brief outlines the challenges in, and strategies towards increased male involvement in the care of their families. When men are engaged as “male champions” to deliver key messages to villages, in turn engaging male gatekeepers of information, this approach impacts behavioural change among men.Global Affairs CanadaCanadian Institutes of Health Researc
KIX mid-term evaluation : annexes to the findings and recommendations report
No full textThe overall objective of KIX programming is to strengthen national education systems and accelerate educational progress in GPE member countries by filling knowledge gaps, increasing access to evidence, and strengthening systems to support the generation and uptake of evidence and innovations in these countries. This midterm evaluation report provides updates on how these goals are being met
Scoping study on sexual, reproductive and maternal health (SRMH) in Latin America and the Caribbean : Colombia
Get PDFThis brochure summarizes the strengths, challenges and research priorities of the Scoping Study on Sexual, Reproductive and Maternal Health (SRMH) in Colombia
Overweight and obesity trends are worsening in Latin America and the Caribbean
Get PDFThe report lists the challenges facing many South American countries that are contributing to issues of overweight and obesity in children. Proposed solutions to these challenges are discussed
Annex 19 - Gender-based factors in adoption of ND and CCPP vaccines along the vaccine value chain among female smallholder farmers in Makueni County
No full textBill and Melinda Gates FoundationGlobal Affairs Canada (GAC
Brief 10 : Comparative findings and analysis across community advice offices
Get PDFThis brief begins by comparatively analysing the quantitative data and outcomes from the ten case studies. It then compares the community-based paralegals’ (CBP) responses to the lines of inquiry, followed by thematic CBPs, focus group, and organisational affiliates responses. This brief analyses the data collected in relation to the five objective of the study which are to conduct cost-benefit analysis of the ten community advice offices (CAO) participating in the study; develop any evidence-based arguments regarding financial and human capital sustainability for and appropriate regulation and institutionalisation of the CAO sector; investigate ways that CAOs and CBPs advance African ways of knowing justice and governance in furtherance of Sustainable Goal 16; establish the role of network governance by CAOs regarding facilitation of effective justice system; and determine how to empower the CBP voice from a focus on basic justice services delivery to articulation of CAO sector advocacy and reform. The comparative analysis is presented according to each objective of the study
Influencing policy change : a training and reference manual
Get PDFThis manual for researchers and policy development emphasizes (i) Key concepts and principles of policymaking – including evidence, conflicts, processes and terminologies; (ii) Instruments and tools of influence; (iii) Strategies for designing and writing effective policy briefs; and (iv) Debates surrounding policy influence such as the role of the media, gender roles, politics and advocacy. Where strong linkages exist between researchers and policy actors, these are more likely to promote evidence-based policies and create a policy environment that supports and facilitates innovation. The course employs mixed methods, including interactive lectures, individual assignments, group work sessions, plenary Q&A sessions, guest lectures, and multimedia presentations
Scoping study on sexual, reproductive and maternal health (SRMH) in Latin America and the Caribbean : component 2 - mapping of stakeholders and landscape analysis report part I – methods – stakeholders mapping (LAC & countries)
Get PDFIn the context of the Scoping Study about Sexual, Reproductive and Maternal Health (SRMH) in Latin America and the Caribbean, we present the second component of the study: mapping of stakeholders and landscape analysis
First cohort of IVVN fellows share their achievements and reflect on the programme's impact at a special online event
Get PDFMembers of the International Veterinary Vaccinology Network (IVVN) have come together to celebrate the work of the first cohort of IVVN fellows. At a special online event, members joined the six fellows to hear about the work they have been doing and the impact the Fellowships have had on their career development. The session was moderated by Dr. Timothy Connelley, Director of the IVVN, and Wendy Manchur, Senior Program Specialist at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), which co-funded the programme