Institutionalize multisectoral financial tracking linking nutrition program data

By 2030, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) in coordination with the Ministry of Health & Family welfare(MoHFW) Bangladesh National Nutrition Council (BNNC), collaborating with Ministries of Food (MoFood), Local Government, Rural Development & Co-operatives, Women and Children Affairs (MoWCA), Primary & Mass Education(MoPME), Agriculture (MoA), Fisheries and Livestock (MoFL), Social Welfare (MoSW), Disaster Management & Relief (MoDMR) UN agencies and development partners, civil societies, commits to institutionalizing Multi-Sectoral Financial Tracking System (MSFTS) linked with nutrition program data. This collaborative effort will optimize resource allocation and expenditure ensuring transparency, equity and accountability. The system will incorporate innovative technology for real-time tracking and reporting, improving efficiency and responsiveness in nutrition program implementation.

The total estimated cost for the development by 2027 and operation of this system up to 2030 is projected at BDT 50 million, which will be mobilized from government, development partners and NGOs. The Ministry of Finance, with support from the Ministry of Health & Family welfare(MoHFW) Bangladesh National Nutrition Council (BNNC), will oversee and ensure the system’s successful integration through coordinated and data-driven approach to advancing nutrition outcomes across sectors.