Stunting reduction in Peru

How did Peru implement?

Key Points: Beyond selecting interventions backed by strong scientific evidence and packaging these into scalable programs, Peru implemented these interventions and programs well. A review of program development and implementation reveals several thematic best practices:

  • Agenda setting:

    - Advocacy campaign

    - Political commitment

  • Strategy:

    - Streamlined, evidence-based strategy

    - Highly targeted programs

    - Results-based financing

  • Execution:

    - Rigorous monitoring

    - Incentives

    - Technical support

Challenges