Building a foundation - Communication for development.
Mapping and assessment of communication channels and influential actors at the community level.
Highlights
This research initiative was completed by UNICEF in partnership with the Health Promotion Division (HPD), Ministry of Health (MoH), National Statistics Bureau (NSB) and the Gross National Happiness Commission (GNHC).
This formative study is an attempt to assess and explore existing level of awareness, knowledge, attitude and practices of individuals and families at the community level on issues related to child care and development. viz. maternal and child health (ANC, PNC, institutional delivery, exclusive breast feeding), child disability, ECCD, hygiene and sanitation and early marriage. The report also have useful insights about where families received information and who within their local community are influential in their decision-making.
