A study conducted in Tajikistan with groups of pregnant women, mothers of young children, fathers, and mothers-in-law during the spring of 2016 conveys the challenges of dietary diversity. The barriers found include poverty, food scarcity, gradual introduction of household diet components, expenses...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Object of the Evaluation This report is an endline evaluation of the In-service Training (IST) programme for Nutrition Officers (NuOs) in Tanzania. The IST follows the establishment of a Scheme of Service and Job Descriptions for a new cadre of nutritionists in 2009 by the...

UNICEF’s Life Skills Program tackles the problem of education being seen as an unnecessary burden for girls through the life skills program. ...

This blog written by the World Bank Regional Director for Central Asia addresses the challenge of malnutrition and possible outcomes and solutions. She suggests investing in quality nutrition and preschool programs and reiterates the World Bank’s commitment in these investments. Millions of children...

This discussion paper integrates two separate nationally representative surveys of Tajikistan (conducted in late 2016) analyzing the determinants and associations of undernutrition and stunting with food calories consumed, food diversity, WASH services, health services, and care practices. It...