Phase 2 of Improving Nutrition Outcomes Using the Multiphase Programmatic Approach

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The operation covers the second phase of the Improving Nutrition Outcomes Project, using the Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA), under which the first phase (P160848, PAD 23336). The PDO is: (i) to increase utilization of a package of reproductive, maternal and child health and nutrition (RMCHN) interventions; and (ii) to improve key nutrition behaviors known to reduce stunting in targeted regions. The second phase will continue to support the nine regions under Phase 1, and the following four regions will also be added: Androy, Anosy, Atsimo Atsinanana and Atsinanana. Three of these selected regions (Androy, Anosy, and Atsimo Atsinanana) are among the four most climate vulnerable regions in Madagascar.