From policy to practice : Challenges in infant feeding in emergencies during the Balkan crisis
Disasters : The Journal of Disaster Studies, Policy and Management
; 25(2): 149-63, Jun. 2001. tab
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| ID: des-14279
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CR3.1
Localização: CR3.1; DES
ABSTRACT
The preparation and dissemination of policy statements are necessary but insufficient to prevent the inappropiate use of infant-feeding products in emergencies. The widespread failure of humanitarian agencies operating in the Balkan crisis to act in accordance with international policies and recommendations provides a recent example of the failure to translate infant-feeding policies into practice. This article explores the underlying reasons behind the failures which include 1) the weak institutionalisation of policies; 2) the masive quantities of unsolicited donations of infant-feeding products; 3) the absence of monitoring systems; 4) inadequate co-ordination mechanisms; 5) the high costs of correcting mistakes; and 6) the cumulative effects of poor practice. Efforts to uphold best practice during the crisis are also documented. Finally, the article identifies actions that could be undertaken in advance of and during future emergencies to enhance the application of infant feedin policies in emergencies (AU)
Coleções:
05-specialized
Base de dados:
DESASTRES
Assunto principal:
Programas e Políticas de Nutrição e Alimentação
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Alimentação de Emergência
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Transtornos da Nutrição Infantil
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Nutrição do Lactente
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Disasters : The Journal of Disaster Studies, Policy and Management
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article