Reducing stunting among under 5 from 11.7 % in 2019 to 8.5% in 2030
Description
1.1 Reduce food waste, better access and diversification of markets (urban, quality, public markets) for small producers
1.2 Carry out and encourage nutrition-sensitive policies and investments:
1.3 Invest in infrastructure and storage facilities that allow for easier transport and safe storage of food products;
1.4 Integrate technologies such as food fortification with micronutrients to meet the dietary needs of the population; Invest in safe food processing to increase food availability and stability;
1.5 Strengthen and decentralize local food procurement for national school food, health and nutrition programs; Ensure that social protection programs such as school feeding lead to better nutritional outcomes.
1.6 Promote the national production of quality food, preserving the immense heritage of biodiversity and food culture that exists.
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Access to safe and nutritious food
Description
End hunger and all forms of malnutrition and reduce the incidence of non-communicable diseases; enabling all people to be well nourished and healthy
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Verified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Global nutrition target(s) |
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Impact >
Undernutrition
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Prevalence of stunting among children under five |
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| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 11.7% | 2019 |
| Target | 8.5% |
