Creating MIYCN-friendly health systems in Southeast Asia and beyond: Strategic use of data

This is the third of a three-part series of webinars focusing on the future of MIYCN in Southeast Asia and beyond, a collaboration of UNICEF, Alive & Thrive and Irish Aid. In this edition, stakeholders from across the region discuss the strategic use of data, specifically how to optimize MIYCN policies and programs by strengthening data and information systems. The webinar was moderated by Jane Badham and featured opening remarks from Roland Kupka, Regional Nutrition Advisor, UNICEF East Asia & Pacific Regional Office, and closing remarks from Roger Mathisen, Regional Director, Alive & Thrive Southeast Asia. The following speakers provided information and insight on the use of data across the region: Jessica Blankenship, Regional Nutrition Specialist, UNICEF EAPRO Jennifer Cashin, Regional Technical Specialist, A&T Anne Provo, Nutrition Specialist, World Bank Jasmine Tandingan, Nutrition Officer, Nutrition Surveillance Division of National Nutrition Council, Ministry of Health, Philippines Hafizah Jusril, Reconstra, research for human development, University of Jakarta Prosper Dakurah, of the UNICEF Lao PDR office, also spoke during the panel discussion. Resource: "Interagency report on Infant and Young Child Feeding indicators," July 2018: https://www.who.int/docs/default-sour...