REDUCE-ALIVE (2000-ongoing)

Project Website: http://www.Reduce-Alive.org

REDUCE and ALIVE are participator advocacy processes based on interactive computer models that estimate the impact, in a specific region, of poor maternal and newborn care (respectively) on maternal and infant deaths; on short-and long-term illnesses, and disabilities; and on economic productivity. REDUCE and ALIVE include emphasis on nutritional factors such as maternal nutrition and anemia, low birthweight, and breastfeeding, Since 2000 REDUCE and ALIVE have been used in 12 countries to effect changes in policies, programs, and levels of funding.

Health Areas
Infant and young child feeding, Micronutrients and fortification, Adolescent and women's nutrition, Infant feeding and HIV/AIDS.

Behavior Change Strategies or Processes
Policy analysis & advocacy, Nutrition assessment & surveillance.

Project Director
Renuka Bery

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