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Towards a comprehensive model for understanding adaptations’ impact: the model for adaptation design and impact (MADI) This paper described the development of a model, associated decision aids and website (MADIguide.org) built on existing frameworks that comprehensively characterizes adaptations, proposes how adaptations impact outcomes, and offers practical guidance for designing adaptations. The Model for Adaptation Design […]

Calling for Data in the Time of COVID-19 – Practical tips and tricks for monitoring via phone and in low- to no-connectivity environments during COVID-19 This blog based on a recent webinar provides practical tips and tricks for monitoring via phone and in low- to no-connectivity environments during COVID-19 and links to several useful resources. Authors: Riggs […]

Handout 2: Community Health Teams and Implementation Teams for National Health Response To assure effective societal action to protect public health, Implementation Teams must be established to support the development and services of Community Health Teams in neighborhoods and communities across a country. Purposeful, active, and effective implementation work (making it happen) is done by […]

SUN COVID-19 Knowledge Hub An online resource for all members of the SUN Movement and others to remain informed about developments related to the COVID-19 crisis; while also bringing together important updates, guidance, articles and opinion pieces exploring the important links between COVID-19 and nutrition, hunger, health and food systems. Authors: SUN Movement

Implementation Specialist Practice Profile This profile outlines the skills and competencies needed to build the capacity of practitioners and communities to effectively use interventions/approaches and evidence to improve outcomes. Authors: Metz, Allison; Louison, Laura; Ward, Caryn; Burke, Katie

Taxonomy of Seniors’ Needs for Food and Food Assistance in the United States Abstract: Food insecurity results in poor health among seniors. Food and nutrition assistance targeted to seniors experiencing or at risk of food insecurity prevents poor health outcomes and enables seniors to age in place. Currently, the primary modes of service delivery are targeted […]

Implementation science made too simple: a teaching tool Background: The field of implementation science is growing and becoming more complex. When teaching new learners, providing a clear definition of implementation science and a description of “its place” among related fields can be difficult. The author developed a teaching tool using very simple language to help learners […]

Knowledge and Innovation Hub: Resources Behavior change communication (BCC) tools to promote nutrition awareness. Author: IFPRI

Husbands, Your care matters! A husband has a crucial role to play in ensuring the health of his pregnant wife so that she has a safe delivery and gives birth to a healthy newborn. This handout can be shared with husbands to promote their involvement in supporting maternal nutrition. Author: Alive and Thrive

Quality Assessment of Community Evidence (QACE) Tools The Quality Assessment of Community Evidence (QACE) Tools were developed for public health practitioners, decision makers, policy makers and funders answer the question: “Is the quality of this evidence about community needs and preferences good enough to influence decision making?” Authors: The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and […]