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Tailor responses to context

Humanitarian contexts, communities and systems are different, and as such, there is no one–size–fits–all approach to the implementation of interventions for the prevention of undernutrition.

Understanding the context–specific determinants and drivers of maternal and child undernutrition and the strength of existing services provided across sectors is essential to develop appropriate and effective interventions and intervention packages. Step 1 of the decision tool provides detail on considering context and understanding the causes of undernutrition.