Establish Multi Sectoral Nutrition Information System & nutrition surveillance.

By 2027, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), under the Ministry of Planning (MoP), in collaboration with the Ministries of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) BNNC, Food (MoFood), Agriculture (MoA), ), Fisheries & Livestock(MoFLS) Women and Children Affairs (MoWCA), Primary & Mass Education (MoPME), Local Government the Rural Development and Cooperatives Division (MoLGRD&C), Education (MoE), Social Welfare (MoSW) and Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR) commits to establish a multi-sectoral Nutrition Information System including Surveillance System based on “Guideline for developing a Multi Sectoral Nutrition Surveillance system in Bangladesh 2021” & lessons learnt from National Information Platforms for Nutrition (NIPN) in Bangladesh .

The information system will leverage innovation, research, and artificial intelligence (AI). It aims to enhance functionality by enabling real-time data processing and disaggregated data analysis in humanitarian and development context. The system will support predictive analytics, efficient resource allocation, and improved data quality. These features will ensure timely responses and informed decision-making to effectively address nutrition challenges. This system will monitor nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions across urban and rural areas. It will support advocacy and evidence-based decision-making. Additionally, it will aid resource mobilization for development and humanitarian programs. Capacity building for personnel across sectors will be a priority to ensure effective utilization of the system and sustainability beyond 2027.

By 2027, this system will be fully operational to track the progress of nutrition outcomes aligning with the national and global nutrition commitments. This system will support SUN Multi Sectoral Platform( MSP) Bangladesh to regular report on N4G commitments in the Global Nutrition Report -Nutrition Accountability Framework (GNR NAF).

The Government of Bangladesh and development partners will provide an estimated BDT 500 million to establish and operate the system