[{"bbox": [104, 134, 1139, 190], "category": "Text", "text": "component of the Action), the experience from the 'Local Economic Development Programme (ProDEL)'⁶² is also relevant. Main areas where lessons learnt and evidence built under previous programmes are applied include:"}, {"bbox": [104, 200, 1139, 520], "category": "Text", "text": "**Multi-sectoral approach:** The multi-sectoral approach implemented under the MDG1c was defined through a comprehensive set of interventions addressing at the same time the different determinant factors of food security and nutrition with actions spanning across several sectors (agriculture, health, education, and fishery) and implemented in a coordinated manner seeking complementarities and synergies. The back-bone of PROMOVE-Nutrição remains also a multi-sectoral response for stunting reduction, nevertheless interventions are focused on fewer areas, notably nutrition, health and rural WASH. Key lessons learnt from the final evaluation⁶³ of MDG1c programme ended in 2019 include the following points: i) Selecting few interventions based on the context is more realistic and feasible to operationalize than very ambitious programmes; ii) appropriate targeting criteria is key to ensure that the target groups are receiving the multi-sector interventions at the same time; iii) strong governance, including coordination mechanisms are required at all levels from national to local to facilitate multisector programming and implementation; iv) cross cutting issues like gender and resilience to climate change should be considered across the whole programme cycle."}, {"bbox": [104, 530, 1139, 639], "category": "Text", "text": "The experience built up under other programmes, including PROMOVE-Nutrição and PRODEL, highlights the importance of leadership at provincial and district levels to underpin the subsequent technical work required for appropriate interventions and the importance to design and implement interventions tailored to the specific needs and structural issues in targeted communities."}, {"bbox": [104, 649, 1139, 1155], "category": "Text", "text": "**Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC):** Lessons learned from previous EU investments and from global evidence show that SBCC is crucial for stimulating the adoption of key behaviours to improve nutritional status of communities, including the creation of social norms around hygiene and sanitation practices and family planning. The first 1,000 days of life remain the most crucial for improving the nutrition status of children. In line with this, the Action includes a comprehensive SBCC component in the areas of nutrition, hygiene and sanitation, with a focus on parenting and model families and involving agricultural extension workers. Under PROMOVE-Nutrição, it was proven effective to engage key influencers and caretakers for advocacy and social mobilization through existing community-led platforms (among others: health and social workers, community health workers, health committees, water committees, religious leaders, traditional healers, community leaders, community radios, mobile units, and theatre groups). Under this Action, a focus on 'parenting skills' (particularly of adolescent girls and young women) and on 'early childhood development' will also be included in SBCC package interventions. In this regard, the government approach of 'model families' (based on observable changes in practices and behaviour, ex. children vaccinated, latrines in their houses, use of mosquito nets, good WASH practices, open defecation free, family planning etc.) is proven successful and will be scaled-up under this Action. The social mobilization at community level will be complemented by the advocacy and communication work of the SUN civil society platform. This will ensure that the SBCC and advocacy components of the Action can reach a wide range of stakeholders through multiple communication channels (radio, television and social media, mobile phones, print media, etc.). In this context, the Action will support also the production of multimedia products and culturally sensitive communication tools."}, {"bbox": [104, 1160, 1139, 1321], "category": "Text", "text": "**Decentralization process:** The Action capitalises on the first lessons learnt from PROMOVE Nutrição and from other EU funded programmes supporting decentralisation in Mozambique. As decentralization is not fully consolidated, decisions on most critical issues are often taken from Maputo and in some cases implementation is negatively affected or delayed. This is compounded by different institutions at provincial level without a clear separation of mandate and responsibility. For this reason, the Action will closely work and coordinate with government authorities at all levels to ensure clarity on roles and responsibilities and smooth implementation."}, {"bbox": [104, 1330, 1139, 1545], "category": "Text", "text": "**Operationalization of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace nexus:** The Action aims at reinforcing the nexus between the life-saving humanitarian contribution already being provided by the EU humanitarian actions and the EU Member States, and the progressive reconstruction of a stable, more inclusive and resilient society in the northern provinces. Particularly in Cabo Delgado, the Action will build on the humanitarian response, scaled-up since the cyclone Kenneth hit the province in 2019, and will invest in equitable services provision to address immediate needs, while supporting the government in tackling systemic causes of vulnerability and conflict and enhancing prevention of tensions and divisions between displaced people and host communities. The support to essential services delivery and protection will be carried out with the objective of enhancing social cohesion and"}, {"bbox": [85, 1588, 1144, 1649], "category": "Footnote", "text": "⁶² ProDel is a government led programme funded by the EU under the 10th EDF (EUR 23.2, from 2013 to 2019) that aimed to strengthen the productive base and competitiveness of local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Gaza, Inhambane and Sofala provinces with a particular focus on the enhancement of specific agricultural value chains."}, {"bbox": [85, 1650, 351, 1672], "category": "Footnote", "text": "⁶³ Final Evaluation MDG1c programme"}, {"bbox": [1027, 1681, 1143, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 18 of 31"}]