Engagement of Communications Firm for UNFPA Researches and Policy Briefs

UNFPA has done various research studies in the context of the pandemic, covering areas on maternal mortality rate, excess deaths and birth, among others. Specific for the Population and Development Team, there are six (6) - the continuing Cohort Study which will produce three (3) briefs, the policy brief on excess deaths, PLCPD’s budget briefer and policy paper on Mandanas ruling. All studies aim to contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and inform policy making and development programming.

One of the crucial elements is the dissemination of the key findings of the studies. This is to ensure that critical information gathered are shared to key stakeholders - and hopefully be able to contribute to policy and program decision making for young people and attainment of the sustainable development goals.

One effective method for dissemination is through the use of policy notes. To date two policy notes have already been drafted, and four more in the pipeline, all of which need to be processed for publication and dissemination. Other methods of dissemination include presentations, use of social media, among others. In line with this, the UNFPA Philippines Population and Development Team needs support in the preparation of communications and creative aspects of information dissemination.