Commitment

Reduce stunting prevalence among children under the age of five years from 38% to 33%

Government / Malawi

March 2025 — December 2030

Description

Accelerate implementation and scaling up of integrated programmes to reduce stunting prevalence among children under the age of five years from 38% to 33% (average annual reduction of 1 percentage point) by 2030. Note: Emphasis will be on programmes that are inclusive, gender sensitive, resilient, lifecycle and food systems transformative approaches.

GNR assessment

Verification status
Partially verified
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Details

Target population characteristic
  • Age or life course stage/status
Global nutrition target(s)
Childhood stunting
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Impact > Undernutrition
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Linked event(s)
  • 2025 Paris N4G Summit
N4G Summit theme(s)
  • Nutrition, health and social protection

Measurement

Key indicator Prevalence of stunting in children under five years of age
Measurement plan Use data collected by others
Value Measurement date
Baseline 38% December 2024
Target 33% December 2030

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