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Promoting Effective School Policies for Childhood Overweight & Obesity Prevention in Lebanon
Get PDFK2P Policy Briefs bring together global research evidence, local evidence and context-specific knowledge to inform deliberations about health policies and programmes. It is prepared by synthesising and contextualizing the best available evidence about the problem and viable solutions through the involvement of content experts, policymakers and stakeholders.Includes bibliographical references (pages 62-71)Text in English and Arabic.In Lebanon, the percentage of overweight and obese children has increased, with 32.1% of children being overweight and 10.9% being obese. Lebanon's rate has doubled since 1997, making it one of the highest in the area. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which are already Lebanon's biggest cause of death, are made more likely by childhood obesity, placing a heavy burden on the country's healthcare system. According to the WHO, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE), and the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), preventing children obesity through healthy school programs is a top goal. Controlling food standards and marketing in schools, such as outlawing unhealthy snacks and promoting healthier options, and incorporating nutrition and physical activity programs into school curricula with additional funding are the two main ways to solve this issue. Promoting parent and student involvement, offering financial incentives for healthier food, using current teacher preparation programs, and creating thorough school nutrition laws are important implementation factors. For these programs to be effectively monitored, evaluated, and implemented sustainably, cooperation between the government, educational institutions, and academics is crucial.Knowledge to Policy Center in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Education
Mandating Newborn Hearing Screening in Lebanon
Get PDFK2P Policy Briefs bring together global research evidence, local evidence and context-specific knowledge to inform deliberations about health policies and programmes. It is prepared by synthesizing and contextualizing the best available evidence about the problem and viable solutions through the involvement of content experts, policymakers and stakeholders.Text in English and Arabic.Includes bibliographical references (pages 35-37)Early detection of infant hearing loss is essential for prompt intervention, which can avert long-term social, scholastic, and developmental difficulties. It is estimated that late detection and treatment of hearing loss cost Lebanon $300 million a year (MOPH, 2018). Nevertheless, a large number of infants do not receive newborn hearing screening, which results in communicative difficulties and associated psychological problems. Four solutions to the problem are examined in this policy brief: (3) using data for prevalence studies to understand the scope of the problem; (2) increasing the role of audiologists in healthcare institutions for training and monitoring; (3) requiring newborn hearing screening with national guidelines to standardise practices; and (4) increasing awareness among parents and stakeholders. Ensuring follow-up for newborns who fail the screening, obtaining sufficient money, and inspiring stakeholders to take action regarding hearing loss—which is sometimes a hidden disability—are some of the major implementation obstacles. For implementation to be successful and for the results for kids with hearing loss to improve, these obstacles must be removed
Kenya Youth Development Policy 2019
No full textThis Kenya Youth Development Policy 2019 highlights the importance of youth in the development of Kenya and the country's Big Four Agenda, Vision 2030, and Sustainable Development Goals. The policy places an obligation on the youth to be productive, patriotic, and active participants in society. The development of a Kenyan Youth Development Index is proposed to track and measure the impact of initiatives, programs, projects, and activities. The policy was developed through inclusive consultative and participatory processes involving youth partners and stakeholders. The author acknowledges and thanks various individuals, groups, and organizations for their contributions to the successful formulation of the policy. Finally, the author calls for continued support in the implementation, monitoring, reviews, and reporting of impact of the policy
Knowledge Management Policy for Kenya 2022
Get PDFThe Knowledge Management Policy for Kenya provides for a multi-pronged approach towards
_achieving a knowledge-based economy as highlighted in the Kenya Vision 2030. The Policy aims
at building platforms for knowledge management by encouraging co-operation among knowledge
generating institutions and development agencies. The Policy see)s.s to identify and bring together
local knowledge and expertise on various developmental challenges; link primary knowledge
generators and applied research institutions in Kenya, the African continent and beyond; and to
increase the ability to mobilize and deploy knowledge for the successful social and economic
transformation of the country
Trade Policy, Openness, Institutions
Get PDFThis paper examines the importance of institutions vis-à-vis openness and trade policies in determining per capita income differences across countries. Recent literature has tried to demonstrate that more open economies grow faster. On the other hand, it has also been asserted that it is not openness per se but institutions and good governance that matter in promoting growth. This paper attempts to test this hypothesis across a crosssection of nations. Unlike other papers in the field, we have tested not only for the degree of openness but also for trade policy indicators, as well as a fuller set of six institutional variables. Our broad finding is that although institutions matter, trade policies are also relevant to promoting growth, whereas openness per se has little impact on growth.International Integration, Economic Development
The Role of Independent Fiscal Policy Institutions
Get PDFThe paper analyses how independent fiscal watchdogs (fiscal policy councils) can strengthen the incentives for fiscal discipline. Several countries have recently established such institutions. By increasing fiscal transparency they can raise the awareness of the long-run costs of current deficits and increase the reputational costs for governments of violating their fiscal rules. Councils that make also normative judgements, where fiscal policy is evaluated against the government's own pre-set objectives, are likely to be more influential than councils that do only positive analysis. To fulfil their role adequately, fiscal watchdogs should be granted independence in much the same way as central banks. There are arguments both in favour and against extending the remit of a fiscal policy council to include also tax, employment and structural policies. Whether or not this should be done depends on the existence of other institutions making macroeconomic forecasts and analysing fiscal policy, the existence of institutions providing independent analysis in other economic policy areas, and the severity of fiscal problems.Fiscal Policy Council; Fiscal policy; Government policy;
Machakos County Corruption Prevention Policy
No full textThe purpose of this policy is to ensure that all institutions in the County Government of Machakos are corruption free and that all staff of the County government cultivate a culture of zero tolerance to corruption with strict adherence to regulation
Adolescent Reproductive Health and Development Policy 2003
No full textThe Adolescent Reproductive Health and Development Policy of 2003 aims to address the specific needs and challenges faced by adolescents in relation to their reproductive health and overall development. The policy provides a comprehensive framework that encompasses the promotion of awareness, access to quality healthcare, education, and support services tailored to adolescents. It emphasizes the importance of empowering adolescents with accurate information, skills, and resources to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. Additionally, the policy recognizes the role of stakeholders, including families, communities, educational institutions, and healthcare providers, in creating a supportive environment that fosters the well-being and development of adolescents
Economic reforms: Policy and institutions some lessons from Indian reforms
Get PDFEconomic policy and policy reform over the last few decades has been motivated by the need to accelerate growth or equivalently to reverse a decline in growth rate. The economic literature on the determinants of growth has burgeoned and disagreement has followed consensus on the policy prescriptions that need to befollowed to achieve this purpose. Sometimes the disagreement is exaggerated by the titans of the profession, so as to distinguish themselves from those constituting the conventional wisdom. The present paper moves the focus from this "macro"debate to concrete issues of policy formulation and policy change and explores the links between policy and institutions in the context of economic reforms. Thus successful introduction of new policies may require new institutions and the degree of success in changing policies may depend on the degree to which existing institutions are modified. The literature on Institutions and Development has dealt with questions of grand design such as the Constitution, the rule of law (personal safety), property rights and informal rules embodied in culture. These are matters that happen on a timescale of a quarter/half century or more and can be thought of as the "superstructure" of institutions. The quantitative work on institutions and growth has explored the linkage between these institutional issues and economic growth. In the current paper we focus on what may be called the "microstructure" of institutions, a smaller scale at which change can occur over a time frame of decades (or half decades). Among the issues that a rise in this context are how changing institutions requirechanges in policies.Economic Reforms, India, Policy, Institutions
Kenya Diaspora Policy 2024
No full textThe finalization of the Diaspora Policy 2024 marks a milestone achievement for our nation in renewing our commitment to protecting, promoting and engaging our diaspora in the nation-building processes. The policy bears in mind the existence of the diaspora policy 2014 and rekindles the duty that we have as a nation to prioritize service delivery to all Kenyans, despite their location across the globe. The Diaspora Policy 2024 underscores the Government’s commitment to understanding and addressing the challenges that Kenyans living abroad encounter on a day-to-day basis. Through this policy, the Kenyan government has a goal of protecting, engaging, empowering and prospering the Kenyan diaspora. The goal is emphasized in the policy statements therein, centering on: diaspora rights, welfare and interests; diaspora savings, investments, remittances and technology transfer; diaspora partnerships and engagement; and international job placements for Kenyans.
This publication recognizes the invaluable contribution of over three (3) million Kenyans in the diaspora to the socio-economic development of the country. Therefore, it serves as a call to action to all government institutions in safeguarding the rights, welfare, and interests of the Kenyan diaspora, ensuring their active participation in national development efforts while providing them with policies and initiatives to facilitate the growth of our nation. The successful actualization of the policy calls for a coherent and cross-sectoral approach and a coordinated response across all levels of government, private sector and other non-state actors. Towards this end, all Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies and organs whose functions and responsibilities in one way or another impact on the Kenyan diaspora are expected to work closely with the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs to make this policy a reality.
Finally, in publishing this policy the Government reaffirms its unwavering commitment to protect, engage, empower and prosper Kenyans living in the diaspora. The policy also ensures that necessary resources are put in place to effectively promote the interests of Kenya’s nationals in all foreign jurisdictions
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