Commitment
Increase the proportion of infants aged 0 to 5 months who are exclusively breastfed
Description
By 2030, the government of Eswatini commits to increase the exclusive breastfeeding rate among infants under 6 months of age from 54% to 63%. This will include the enforcement of policies and laws to protect and support breastfeeding.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Verified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
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| Global nutrition target(s) |
Low birth weight
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Childhood overweight
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Impact >
Diet
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Proportion of infants aged 0 to 5 months who are exclusively breastfed |
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| Measurement plan | Use data collected by others |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 54% | July 2022 |
| Target | 63% | December 2030 |
