MORNING SESSIONS: Methodological challenges in operational research
9:10 - 9:30
Introduction
Yves-Martin Prevel, Institute of Research for Development (IRD)
9:30 - 10:15
Session 1: Multi sectorial approaches
A.Tonguet - Action contre la Faim (ACF) : Mam’OUT project (Burkina Faso): Effects of multiannual unconditional and seasonal cash transfers on young children’s nutritional status and morbidity (a cluster randomised controlled trial). B. Fenn - Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN): REFANI project (Pakistan, Dadu): Understanding the role of cash and fresh food vouchers in preventing increases in undernutrition during the lean season.
10:15 - 11:30
Session 2: anthropometric measurement - Moderator : H. Delisle
N. Connell - Save the Children (SC) : Risk factors for severe acute malnutrition in infants < 6 months old in semi-urban Bangladesh: a prospective cohort study to inform future. I.Olofin - GroundWork: Association of MUAC (Mid Upper Arm Circumference) deficits with mortality in children 6-59 months old: a pooled analysis of three prospective community-based cohorts.
11:30 - 11:45
Tea and Coffee Break
11:45 - 13:00
Debate: methodological challenges in the implementation of uptake of research in humanitarian settings
K. Golden (Concern), T. Williams (SPRING), V. Sibson (University College London-UCL), M. Ait-Aissa (ACF). Debate with the audience
AFTERNOON SESSION : DESIGNING RESEARCH FOR POLICY AND PRACTICE CHANGE
14:00 - 14:15
Introduction
V. Ridde - Université de Montréal
14:15 - 15:15
Session 3: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Research projects - Moderator : C. Robert, Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
M. Altmann, Action Contre la Faim (ACF) : OUADINUT study (Chad): Benefits of a household WASH package to Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) program. A. Marshak, TUFTS University : Acute malnutrition, livestock and hygiene practices around the water chain in Eastern Chad. S. A. Shah, Action Contre la Faim (ACF) : Effectiveness of safe drinking water improvement in community-based treatment of severe acute malnutrition in Dadu, Pakistan.
15:15 - 16:15
Session 4: Service delivery models - Moderator : A.D. Israel
L. Huybregts, International Food Policy research Institute (IFPRI) : PROMIS project (Mali, Burkina Faso): integrating the prevention of child undernutrition into community-based management of acute malnutrition programs using community and facility based delivery platforms P. Charle, Action Against Hunger Spain : C-Project, Mali : comment inclure la nutrition dans la prise en charge intégrée des maladies de l’enfant au niveau communautaire. B.Cichon, Alliance For International Medical Assistance (ALIMA) : Children with moderate acute malnutrition have inflammation not explained by maternal reports of illness and clinical symptoms: a cross-sectional study in Burkina Faso
16:15 - 16:30
Tea and Coffee Break
16:30 - 17:30
Debate: Which ingredients for the uptake of research? - Chair: V. Ridde, Université de Montréal
Discussion with representatives from NGOs and donors and Debate with the audience
