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Integrating nutrition into anticipatory action

Lessons from the 2025 pilot projects in Madagascar and Mali

Alessandra Gilotta stands down as head of the Anticipation Hub

After two years as head of the Anticipation Hub, Alessandra is stepping down from her role

Acting early, but to what end?

Clarifying the promise of anticipatory action

What is  
anticipatory action? 

Anticipatory action is defined as acting ahead of a predicted hazardous event to prevent or reduce the impacts on lives, livelihoods and humanitarian needs before they fully unfold. This works best when activities, as well as trigger thresholds or decision-making rules, are pre-agreed, and decisions are made to guarantee the fast release of pre-arranged funding (IASC 2024).

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