Women walking to birthing center. © 2014 Jessica Fehringer/Data for Impact Go back to countries map Nepal D4I improves newborn health, nutrition, and family planning in Nepal. This work includes assessing which newborns are receiving chlorohexidine care for umbilical cord infection prevention as well as improving the Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Strategy Monitoring and Learning Plan through primary data collection, secondary data analysis, and developing assessment instruments. D4I also supported locally led research in Nepal through the Small Grants Program. The Central Institute of Science and Technology (CiST) College received a D4I small research grant to examine the impact of COVID-19 on family planning commodities procurement, supplies, and service delivery at all levels in Gandaki Province. © 2021 ORCD Small Research Grants Program D4I funded four research teams in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Nigeria with small grants and provided ongoing technical assistance in primary and secondary data collection, data analysis, and data dissemination. Results from these studies were disseminated directly to stakeholders where the research can inform and influence policies and programs. Read more> Guiseppe Ramos Y, via Canva.com Chlorohexidine Umbilical Cord Care Study D4I is using Demographic and Health Survey data to assess umbilical cord care in Nepal and Bangladesh to explore coverage of chlorohexidine and factors associated with use as a method of sanitary cord care. The study will inform scale-up of the intervention and reach more newborns. Read more> © David Brazier, International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Assessment of the USAID Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Strategy D4I has conducted a second assessment for the Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Strategy in Nepal including a revised methodology to provide more in-depth information about achieving strategic objectives and intermediate results. Read more> Related Resources For more resources, click here Briefs Chlorhexidine Coverage for Newborn Umbilical Cord Care in Bangladesh and Nepal Read moreStrengthening Local Research Capacity through Small Grants Read more Working Papers Appraisal of Family Planning Commodities Management during the COVID-19 Crisis in Gandaki Province, Nepal Read more Datasets Coming soon... Guidance Coming soon... Journal Articles Every Newborn-BIRTH protocol: observational study validating indicators for coverage and quality of maternal and newborn health care in Bangladesh, Nepal and Tanzania Read more Reports Impact Evaluation of Approaches to Strengthen Health Facility Operation and Management Committees in Nepal: Baseline Report Read more
