Food Security and Nutrition Network SBC Task Force, Meeting #4 April 20, 2011

Agenda Update on FSN Network Spring Meeting SBC sessions. Update on FSN Network Spring Meeting SBC sessions. Update on the multisectoral Designing for Behavior Change training manual. Update on the multisectoral Designing for Behavior Change training manual. Discussion of a dedicated SBC Officer as part of all new MYAPS. Discussion of a dedicated SBC Officer as part of all new MYAPS. Discussion of the SBC Wiki. Discussion of the SBC Wiki. Decision on how to define SBCTF buy-in / endorsement and use of FSN Network logo. Decision on how to define SBCTF buy-in / endorsement and use of FSN Network logo. Discussion of an SBC self-assessment tool. Discussion of an SBC self-assessment tool. Other topics, announcements?? Other topics, announcements??

Update on FSN Network Spring Meeting SBC sessions Barrier Analysis for Ag/NRM (Judiann McNulty will present, Tom updates) Barrier Analysis for Ag/NRM (Judiann McNulty will present, Tom updates) SBC Core Competencies (report by Ashley Aakesson) SBC Core Competencies (report by Ashley Aakesson)

Update on Multisectoral Designing for Behavior Change Training Manual Consultants hired: Linda Morales (lead) with input from Judiann McNulty and Bonnie Kittle Consultants hired: Linda Morales (lead) with input from Judiann McNulty and Bonnie Kittle Looking for (a) suggested modifications to the manual (e.g., training activities that do not work, to add); and (b) Ag/NRM BA examples. (Please respond to Linda Morales’ about DBC modifications.) Looking for (a) suggested modifications to the manual (e.g., training activities that do not work, to add); and (b) Ag/NRM BA examples. (Please respond to Linda Morales’ about DBC modifications.) Hoping to have draft by June/July. Need to field program (Madagascar MYAP?) test the modified manual and have SBCTF members review draft (divide by chapters). Hoping to have draft by June/July. Need to field program (Madagascar MYAP?) test the modified manual and have SBCTF members review draft (divide by chapters). May be able to do a Africa Regional ToT on the new ms-DBC in August or September. May be able to do a Africa Regional ToT on the new ms-DBC in August or September.

SBC Position for MYAPs? Pros: An SBC point person could help with building competencies and making sure SBC considerations are included in program design and implementation (like done for M&E). Pros: An SBC point person could help with building competencies and making sure SBC considerations are included in program design and implementation (like done for M&E). Cons: May separate out SBC from technical sectors and lead to the problem that Bill Smith brought up: Having technical managers/experts “give” SBC what they want to promote rather than working collaboratively. Cons: May separate out SBC from technical sectors and lead to the problem that Bill Smith brought up: Having technical managers/experts “give” SBC what they want to promote rather than working collaboratively. Some Field input (Jen Peterson, Madagascar MYAP): “I would prefer that we also advocate that communication be integrated into technical posts (health/nutrition, agriculture/livelihoods, DRR, environment, etc).... I do see a huge need for communication specialists…. I don’t think one approach excludes the other.. [but we should not] always separate the message from the messenger.” (Should we ask for more field practitioners to comment??) Some Field input (Jen Peterson, Madagascar MYAP): “I would prefer that we also advocate that communication be integrated into technical posts (health/nutrition, agriculture/livelihoods, DRR, environment, etc).... I do see a huge need for communication specialists…. I don’t think one approach excludes the other.. [but we should not] always separate the message from the messenger.” (Should we ask for more field practitioners to comment??) Weigh in: Should we advocate for an SBC position as part of all new MYAPs? Weigh in: Should we advocate for an SBC position as part of all new MYAPs? (If so, consider writing a generic job description.) (If so, consider writing a generic job description.)

SBC “Wiki” SBC “Wiki” Intended Content: H ow to build skills for each core competency; where to find information products, methods, and tools related to each competency; how to resolve problems associated with each competency; Etc. Intended Content: H ow to build skills for each core competency; where to find information products, methods, and tools related to each competency; how to resolve problems associated with each competency; Etc. See example (web tour or share screen): See example (web tour or share screen): xRP5jz0dI4Gsb-gBZUiXKPvhMbc/edit?hl=en&ndplr=1 xRP5jz0dI4Gsb-gBZUiXKPvhMbc/edit?hl=en&ndplr=1 Decide: Would this be a useful HQ tool? Field tool? Shall we build it? Decide: Would this be a useful HQ tool? Field tool? Shall we build it? If we will use it: Divide up sections – write useful FAQ, add content. Schedule separate (brief) “how to” session. If we will use it: Divide up sections – write useful FAQ, add content. Schedule separate (brief) “how to” session.

Use of the FSN Network Logo – SBCTF “Buy in” / Endorsement The Need: To decide on which posted presentations, IMT, etc., we should put the FSN Network logo on (e.g., narrated presentations) that indicates our endorsement. The Need: To decide on which posted presentations, IMT, etc., we should put the FSN Network logo on (e.g., narrated presentations) that indicates our endorsement. Decide: What process should we use to assure buy in / endorsement by the SBCTF? What about lurkers / non-attending members? At least majority voting positively? 75%? Decide: What process should we use to assure buy in / endorsement by the SBCTF? What about lurkers / non-attending members? At least majority voting positively? 75%? (Example: What about the Persuasion Principles presentation recently posted?) (Example: What about the Persuasion Principles presentation recently posted?)

SBC Self-Assessment Tool Based on SBC core competencies. Based on SBC core competencies. Tool ed out yesterday, so not expecting feedback/mark-up today, but hope to get it by Spring Meeting (May 9). Tool ed out yesterday, so not expecting feedback/mark-up today, but hope to get it by Spring Meeting (May 9). Decide: Who should take the assessment? All staff doing SBC in a MYAP? People most in charge? (Problem of not having a point person.) Decide: Who should take the assessment? All staff doing SBC in a MYAP? People most in charge? (Problem of not having a point person.)