by nipn2024 | Jun 23, 2025 | latestpublication
The National Nutrition Policy serves as a legally binding document to substantially reduce levels of malnutrition, especially of vulnerable groups, and to mainstream nutrition in National Socio-Economic Development Plans (NSEDPs) in line with the implementation of the...
by nipn2024 | Jun 23, 2025 | latestpublication
NIPN Newsletter Vol. 1 (October 2024 – February 2025) offers an insightful overview of recent activities, collaborations, and key milestones under the National Information Platform for Nutrition (NIPN) in Lao PDR.
by nipn2024 | Jun 23, 2025 | latestpublication
Children who experience stunted growth at any point are at a higher risk of repeating grades in school and more likely to drop out. Early dropouts not only hinder the development of important skills and educational milestones, but they also limit earning potential as...
by nipn2024 | Jun 23, 2025 | latestpublication
A better understanding of the role of subsistence food production diversity and household food security in women’s and children’s dietary diversity is crucial to inform and update nutrition policies and programme decisions in Lao PDR. This brief highlights...
by nipn2024 | Jun 23, 2025 | latestpublication
A better understanding of the determinants of child food poverty (CFP) is crucial to inform and update nutrition-focused policies and programme decisions in Lao PDR. This policy brief explores the intricate relationship between socio-demographic variables and CFP,...
by nipn2024 | Jun 23, 2025 | latestpublication
This policy brief explores the relationship between water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices and the nutritional status of children under five years. Its content will serve as an important source of information to enable policymakers to develop evidence-based...