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In this Image A growth chart is installed in a household in Lusaka, Zambia as part of an IPA evaluation measuring the Impact of home-based growth charts and nutritional supplements on child stunting in Zambia. © 2021 Luse Mpoya

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The Impact of Home-based Growth Charts and Nutritional Supplements on Child Stunting in Zambia
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A photo taken during IPA's growth charts study in Zambia. © 2017 Rachel Levenson

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The Impact of Home-based Growth Charts and Nutritional Supplements on Child Stunting in Zambia

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Stunting negatively affects the health, development, and future incomes of affected children as well as that of their countries. Stunting remains a major problem in Zambia. In 2018, 35 percent of children under age 5 were stunted nationwide, with much higher rates in some regions. Researchers are assessing the impact of two interventions—the distribution of a home-based growth chart poster and the provision of a daily dose of small quantity lipid-based nutrient supplement (SQ-LNS), which provides a range of macro-and micronutrients—on child growth outcomes. Findings will have policy-relevant implications for the ambitious targets to reduce stunting and child malnutrition outlined in the Seventh National Development Plan of the Zambian Government.

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A photo of a rural health center in Zambia. © 2012 Casey Levinebeard

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Recruiting and Motivating Community Health Workers in Zambia

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The quality of healthcare and other public services depends critically on the efforts of those who provide these services, but little is known about how to recruit the highest-performing public service providers. The Government of Zambia partnered with researchers to test the effect of two different recruitment strategies for a newly created healthcare position, the Community Health Assistant (CHA). One strategy emphasized career opportunities and the other emphasized the contributions one could make in the community. The evaluation found that emphasizing opportunities for career advancement led to the selection of CHAs who were more qualified, had similar community service motivation, performed better on the job, and significantly improved health practices and outcomes in their communities.

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The Embedded Lab was established in partnership with the Ministry of General Education in 2019. The lab is currently defining a research agenda to perform rigorous policy evaluations, establish a monitoring and evaluation team, and contribute to capacity strengthening within the Ministry.

Growth Charts

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IPA Zambia is working with the Ministry of Health to improve childhood nutrition through the large-scale distribution of a daily dose of a lipid-based nutrient supplementation and home growth charts to combat childhood stunting.

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In this image:A photo of the IPA Zambia team. © 2022 IPA Zambia
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Our Team

Zambia

Our Team

Country Manager, Malawi & Zambia

Tamara Billima-Mulenga

Tamara is the Country Manager for IPA Zambia and Malawi. She provides general management and oversight of projects and staff, ensuring that the projects are implemented within IPA’s high-quality standards.

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Associate Embedded Labs Manager

Mwamba Kapambwe

Mwamba Kapambwe is an Associate Manager responsible for the Embedded Labs at the Ministry of General Education in Zambia.

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Senior Research Associate

Mwiinga Cheelo

Mwiinga Cheelo is a Senior Research Associate (Data) at IPA Zambia. He is also a Technical Influencer (TI) for Research and Data.

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Senior Research Associate

Mpela Chembe

Mpela Chembe is a Senior Research Associate at IPA Zambia where he leads field teams in the implementation of rigorous studies. Mpela joined IPA in 2018, where he has supported and coordinated various RCTs projects encompassing disparate fields including financial inclusion, social protection, and health.

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Office Assistant

Rifonso Gift Banda

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Field Manager

Mushibwe Munthali

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Human Resources Associate

Mooya Mutembo

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Senior Procurement Assistant

Chabala Mvula

Chabala serves as a Senior Procurement Assistant at IPA Zambia. He is a skilled Procurement and Supply Chain Management professional.

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Field Manager

Peggy Mwale

Peggy Mwale is a Field Manager at IPA Zambia. Previously, she worked at GOPA Infra as a Data Entry Clerk, and as an Accounts Clerk at George Kunda & Company.

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Groundskeeper

Wiseman Mwewa

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Field Manager

Christine Nyanga

Christine is currently a Field Manager at IPA Zambia. She holds a B. Juris Law Degree and a Bachelor of Laws Honors Degree (LLB) from the University of Namibia.

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Finance Assistant

Misheck Silumesi

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Country Manager, Malawi & Zambia

Tamara Billima-Mulenga

Tamara is the Country Manager for IPA Zambia and Malawi. She provides general management and oversight of projects and staff, ensuring that the projects are implemented within IPA’s high-quality standards.

Read Full Bio

Associate Embedded Labs Manager

Mwamba Kapambwe

Mwamba Kapambwe is an Associate Manager responsible for the Embedded Labs at the Ministry of General Education in Zambia.

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Senior Research Associate

Mwiinga Cheelo

Mwiinga Cheelo is a Senior Research Associate (Data) at IPA Zambia. He is also a Technical Influencer (TI) for Research and Data.

Read Full Bio

Senior Research Associate

Mpela Chembe

Mpela Chembe is a Senior Research Associate at IPA Zambia where he leads field teams in the implementation of rigorous studies. Mpela joined IPA in 2018, where he has supported and coordinated various RCTs projects encompassing disparate fields including financial inclusion, social protection, and health.

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Office Assistant

Rifonso Gift Banda

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Field Manager

Mushibwe Munthali

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Human Resources Associate

Mooya Mutembo

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Senior Procurement Assistant

Chabala Mvula

Chabala serves as a Senior Procurement Assistant at IPA Zambia. He is a skilled Procurement and Supply Chain Management professional.

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Field Manager

Peggy Mwale

Peggy Mwale is a Field Manager at IPA Zambia. Previously, she worked at GOPA Infra as a Data Entry Clerk, and as an Accounts Clerk at George Kunda & Company.

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Groundskeeper

Wiseman Mwewa

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Field Manager

Christine Nyanga

Christine is currently a Field Manager at IPA Zambia. She holds a B. Juris Law Degree and a Bachelor of Laws Honors Degree (LLB) from the University of Namibia.

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Finance Assistant

Misheck Silumesi

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