1. Group 6: Artificial feeding in emergencies

2. Constraints Lack of knowledge about risks, what to do and need
All stakeholders, incl donors, governments, NGOs, INGOs, media, military, professional bodies, field workers, local civil groups, mothers
Communications
Above is a difficult message to communicate
Not being communicated
Flow of unsolicited donations
Undermines management and control
How to practically deal with unsolicited donations not clear

3. Constraints Lack of political commitment (tiers of resistance)
Government to government
Internal
Professional groups
How to identify who are the political players – formal and informal – and the balance of power

4. Constraints Target for artificial feeding is ill-defined
Lack of needs assessment to quantify numbers
Lack of willingness to take on artificial feeding
Small group
Unclear what to do? Difficult? Resources?
Knowledgeable unwilling to be involved - void
Applying criteria in the Operational Guidance on artificial feeding (section 6)

5. Strategic Directions Communication Strategy
Advocacy stakeholders
Tools on key messages, e.g. CREATE
Internal: Engage with communications department, e.g. avian flu
Build relationships with journalists pre-emergency
Preparedness communications, eg donors, embassies, media
Guidance on managing unsolicited donations
E.g. Alternative of use of infant formula, eg porridge
E.g. Return of formula
E.g. Engaging the media, other stakeholders

6. Strategic Directions Develop implementing guidelines
Identify lead agency
Apply criteria of need (A)
FASS criteria
Developed for emergency context e.g. feasible - funding, capacity, logistics
Field testing