Reduction of stunting in children under five years of age.

The Government, with the support of all nutrition partners (donors, UN agency, civil society organizations, private sector) is committed to reducing the national level of stunting among children under five years of age from 25.8% in 2025 to less than 20% in 2030. Progress will be assessed annually to measure the impact of the measures taken and to take corrective measures if necessary. To this end, the following specific measures will be supported: improving access to basic social services and the availability of and access to foods with a high nutritional value, finalizing and implementing provisions for better micronutrient coverage, conducting studies and research on nutrition, monitoring the evolution of chronic malnutrition, raising awareness on infant and young child feeding, promoting essential family practices and improving the coordination of nutrition actors.