Increase the national budget dedicated to nutrition

Financing for nutrition

A round table for the financing of the implementation of the National Multisectoral Food and Nutrition Policy (2018-2025) is organized in 2022 and results in increased commitments from partners for nutrition- The nutritional situation of children under 5 years of age remains worrying, characterized by stunting (30%), wasting (11%) and underweight (16%). (DHS 2012)- At the same time, various forms of malnutrition by excess, including overweight and obesity, are now appearing in the epidemiological landscape with prevalence observed of 36% for overweight, including 25% overweight and 12% obesity. Nearly 4 out of 10 women have an abnormal Body Mass Index (BMI). This state of affairs has a direct impact on the development of chronic non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, etc. (EDS-MICS 2012).- Unobserved efforts, insufficient funding and the limited number of partners involved in nutrition are factors that hamper the effective implementation of the National Multisectoral Food and Nutrition Policy. And yet, effective and inexpensive actions have been identified that can be rapidly scaled up through a collective and coordinated effort- It is more than urgent to find alternative ways of mobilizing financial resources for nutrition. The organization of a round table seems to be opportune to help the country mobilize the necessary funding. - The organization of the table will allow to:- i) Share the Union of Comoros' vision of nutrition and discuss the priorities of the National Nutrition and Food Policy - ii) Involve and mobilize all partners and collect their commitments for the financing of the strategic plan;- iii) Consolidate partnerships between the Government, technical and financial partners, civil society, the private sector, and other stakeholders- iv) Put in place a mechanism for monitoring commitments and financial flows directed towards nutrition