Description
The Viet Nam government commits to reduce stunting in children under 5 years of age, especially in disadvantaged areas and among ethnic minority populations, from 2025 to 2030, focusing on improving access to essential nutrition interventions for vulnerable groups throughout the country. The commitment will operate through National Target Programs, with secured annual funds distributed across key ministries and programmes. Progress will be monitored annually through a national nutrition surveillance system.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Verified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Target population characteristic |
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| Global nutrition target(s) |
Childhood stunting
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Impact >
Undernutrition
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Prevalence of stunting in children under 5 years of age |
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| Measurement plan | Collect own data |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 19.6% | April 2020 |
| Target | 15% | December 2030 |
