NIPFNhttps://repository.kippra.or.ke/handle/123456789/40432024-03-29T08:14:21Z2024-03-29T08:14:21ZPolicy Brief on Hit and Miss: Eligibility Criteria for Child Nutrition Improvement Programme in Kenyahttps://repository.kippra.or.ke/handle/123456789/41792023-05-08T09:13:57Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZPolicy Brief on Hit and Miss: Eligibility Criteria for Child Nutrition Improvement Programme in Kenya
The Policy Brief on Hit and Miss: Eligibility Criteria for the Child Nutrition Improvement Programme in Kenya (CNIP) is a government initiative aimed at improving the nutritional status of children under five years old. However, the programme has been hindered by inconsistent and unclear eligibility criteria, resulting in missed opportunities for some children who would benefit from the programme. This policy brief examines the eligibility criteria for CNIP and suggests ways to improve its effectiveness and reach.
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZPolicy Brief on Could A Household’s Toilet Affect Child Growthhttps://repository.kippra.or.ke/handle/123456789/41772023-05-03T13:14:02Z2023-04-01T00:00:00ZPolicy Brief on Could A Household’s Toilet Affect Child Growth
The Policy Brief on Could A Household’s Toilet Affect Child Growth by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition (NIFPN) examines the association between household sanitation and child growth in Kenya. The publication presents evidence suggesting that poor household sanitation, specifically open defecation, is associated with increased risk of child stunting. The policy brief recommends that efforts to improve sanitation should be prioritized as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce child stunting. The publication also highlights the need for targeted interventions to improve access to and use of sanitation facilities in households, especially in rural areas.
2023-04-01T00:00:00ZPolicy Brief on a Framework for Harmonizing Nutrition Indicators in Kenyahttps://repository.kippra.or.ke/handle/123456789/41762023-05-03T13:14:00Z2023-04-01T00:00:00ZPolicy Brief on a Framework for Harmonizing Nutrition Indicators in Kenya
The Policy Brief on a Framework for Harmonizing Nutrition Indicators in Kenya by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition (NIFPN) presents a framework for harmonizing nutrition indicators across different sectors in Kenya. The publication highlights the challenges associated with monitoring and evaluating nutrition-sensitive interventions in the country due to the lack of a standardized approach to measuring nutrition indicators. The policy brief proposes a framework that integrates nutrition indicators into existing sectoral monitoring and evaluation systems, thereby facilitating the harmonization of nutrition indicators across different sectors. The publication concludes by emphasizing the need for collaboration among stakeholders to implement the framework and achieve improved nutrition outcomes.
2023-04-01T00:00:00ZPolicy Brief on Improving Dietary Diversity and Child Nutrition among Small-holder Irrigation Farmershttps://repository.kippra.or.ke/handle/123456789/41752023-05-03T09:13:59Z2023-04-01T00:00:00ZPolicy Brief on Improving Dietary Diversity and Child Nutrition among Small-holder Irrigation Farmers
The Policy Brief on Improving Dietary Diversity and Child Nutrition among Small-holder Irrigation Farmers by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition (NIFPN) outlines the challenges facing small-holder irrigation farmers in achieving adequate dietary diversity and optimal nutrition for their children. The publication identifies the key determinants of dietary diversity and child nutrition among small-holder irrigation farmers, including poverty, limited access to education and healthcare services, and inadequate knowledge of good nutrition practices. The policy brief recommends targeted interventions to improve dietary diversity and nutrition, including education and awareness campaigns, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, and social protection programs. The policy brief concludes by emphasizing the need for a multi-sectoral approach to address the underlying determinants of malnutrition among small-holder irrigation farmers.
2023-04-01T00:00:00ZAnalysis on Nutritional Anthropometric Trends in Kenyahttps://repository.kippra.or.ke/handle/123456789/41742023-05-03T09:13:57Z2021-12-01T00:00:00ZAnalysis on Nutritional Anthropometric Trends in Kenya
The Analysis on Nutritional Anthropometric Trends in Kenya publication by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition (NIFPN) examines the trends in nutritional anthropometry, including stunting, wasting, and underweight, among children under five years of age in Kenya. Using data from the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) conducted between 1993 and 2014, the publication provides an overview of the prevalence and trends of nutritional anthropometry indicators in Kenya. The publication identifies key factors that contribute to the high prevalence of malnutrition in Kenya, including poverty, food insecurity, and inadequate access to healthcare services. The publication concludes by highlighting the need for targeted interventions that address the underlying determinants of malnutrition in Kenya.
2021-12-01T00:00:00ZMapping and Harmonization of Nutrition-Sensitive Indicators Across Sectors to Facilitate Food and Nutrition Security Monitoring and Evaluation Processeshttps://repository.kippra.or.ke/handle/123456789/41732023-05-03T09:13:45Z2023-04-01T00:00:00ZMapping and Harmonization of Nutrition-Sensitive Indicators Across Sectors to Facilitate Food and Nutrition Security Monitoring and Evaluation Processes
The Mapping and Harmonization of Nutrition-Sensitive Indicators Across Sectors to Facilitate Food and Nutrition Security Monitoring and Evaluation Processes publication by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition (NIFPN) presents a framework for mapping and harmonizing nutrition-sensitive indicators across sectors to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of food and nutrition security programs in Kenya. The publication highlights the importance of using standardized indicators to monitor and evaluate nutrition-sensitive interventions across multiple sectors, such as agriculture, health, and education. The publication provides practical guidance on how to map and harmonize nutrition-sensitive indicators and provides examples of how this framework has been successfully applied in Kenya. The publication concludes by highlighting the need for continued collaboration and coordination among sectors to improve the monitoring and evaluation of nutrition-sensitive interventions.
2023-04-01T00:00:00ZInfluence of Household Sanitation on Child Stunting in Kenyahttps://repository.kippra.or.ke/handle/123456789/41722023-05-03T09:13:55Z2023-04-01T00:00:00ZInfluence of Household Sanitation on Child Stunting in Kenya
The Influence of Household Sanitation on Child Stunting in Kenya publication by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition (NIFPN) investigates the relationship between household sanitation and child stunting in Kenya. Using data from the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2014, the publication examines the prevalence of inadequate sanitation practices among households in Kenya and their association with child stunting. The publication identifies key household-level factors, such as access to improved sanitation facilities, that are significantly associated with reduced odds of stunting among children. The publication also highlights the need for integrated interventions that address both the direct and underlying determinants of child stunting, including inadequate sanitation practices.
2023-04-01T00:00:00ZHousehold Characteristics Associated with Stuntinghttps://repository.kippra.or.ke/handle/123456789/41712023-05-03T09:13:43Z2021-12-01T00:00:00ZHousehold Characteristics Associated with Stunting
The Household Characteristics Associated with Stunting publication by the National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition (NIPN) investigates the household-level factors associated with stunting among children in Kenya. Using data from the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2014, the publication identifies key household characteristics, such as maternal education, household wealth, and access to basic services, that are significantly associated with stunting. The publication also highlights the need for targeted interventions that address the underlying determinants of stunting at the household level. The publication concludes by providing recommendations for improving the nutrition status of children through integrated interventions that address multiple household-level factors.
2021-12-01T00:00:00ZFood Security Situation during COVID-19 Pandemichttps://repository.kippra.or.ke/handle/123456789/41702023-05-03T09:13:54Z2021-12-01T00:00:00ZFood Security Situation during COVID-19 Pandemic
The Food Security Situation during COVID-19 Pandemic publication by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition (NIFPN) examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food security in Kenya. The publication presents an analysis of the challenges faced by vulnerable households, including disruptions in food supply chains, loss of income, and limited access to basic services. The publication also highlights the government's response to the pandemic, including policy and programmatic interventions to mitigate the impact on food security. The publication concludes by providing recommendations for strengthening the resilience of the food system and improving access to nutritious food during and beyond the pandemic.
2021-12-01T00:00:00ZEffective Targeting Criteria for Nutrition Improvement for Children among Households in Kenyahttps://repository.kippra.or.ke/handle/123456789/41692023-05-03T09:13:51Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZEffective Targeting Criteria for Nutrition Improvement for Children among Households in Kenya
The Effective Targeting Criteria for Nutrition Improvement for Children among Households in Kenya publication by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition (NIFPN) presents a framework for targeting nutrition interventions among vulnerable households in Kenya. The publication identifies key criteria for effective targeting, including household socioeconomic status, maternal and child health status, and access to basic services. The publication also emphasizes the importance of community participation and engagement in the targeting process, and highlights the need for monitoring and evaluation systems to track the effectiveness and impact of targeted interventions. The publication concludes by providing recommendations for integrating effective targeting criteria into nutrition programming in Kenya.
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