Lines of action

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How do our lines of action work?

Defining clear lines of action has allowed us to establish the Foundation’s objectives and priorities with precision, ensure that resources are used effectively, measure outcomes, and build strong partnerships to address this major public health challenge.

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Establishing Strategic Relationships 

At both the national and international levels, we aim to engage with public and private organizations and institutions, academics, research centers, NGOs, and international cooperation agencies, among others, to attract information, knowledge, strategies, and best practices. We also seek to mobilize resources toward entities and programs dedicated to combating stunting in Ecuador.

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  • Dissemination of success stories

    Best practices and lessons learned

  • Networks of allies and experts

    Coordination and integrations

  • Multisectoral cooperation

    Civil society, academia, multilaterals and private sector

  • National and international congresses

    Participation and development

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Generate Analysis, Evaluation, and Monitoring

Analyze, evaluate, and monitor public policies, programs, projects, and indicators related to stunting.

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  • Stuntinganalysis and follow-up.

  • Contribute and generate recommendations for regulatory frameworks to institutionalize public policy.

  • Support for the implementation of public policy, at the local level, with the municipalities.

  • Promotion of public policy with key stakeholders and the media.

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Research and Development of Solutions

In coordination with academic institutions, we aim to establish research programs and promote collaboration among all stakeholders to drive initiatives with a scientific approach and a focus on social innovation—seeking to deliver effective solutions to various challenges and improve public policy.

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  • Evaluation and technical proposals to improve public policy.

  • Development of research and innovation programs in stunting.

  • Identification of problems with a focus on their social and environmental determinants.

  • Incorporation of best practices: national and international experiences

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Disseminate results and share best practices

Disseminate successful interventions and lessons learned as part of the Intersectoral Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Reduction of Stunting, as well as the findings from conducted research.

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  • Accompaniment to local governments for project development.

  • Knowledge transfer with tools and methodologies.

  • Proposals for interventions in prioritized cities.

  • Accompaniment in the construction of regulatory frameworks.