Description
According to the National Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound surveys, the exclusive breastfeeding rate has increased from 8.8% in 2019 to 16.4% in 2020. So, in response, we are implementing the ‘Stronger Only with Breastfeeding’ initiative.
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Diets
Description
1. Reduce by at least 40% stunting among children under 5 years of age.
2. Reduce wasting to 5%.
3. Increase by 50% exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months of life.
4. Reduce by at least 50% anaemia among women of childbearing age.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Unverified
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| SMARTness index |
Lower moderate
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Details
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| Global nutrition target(s) |
Anaemia
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
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Impact >
Diet
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding |
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| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 16.2% | 2021 |
| Target | 25% | December 2025 |
Progress
| Value | Measurement date | Status | |
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| Progress report | 75,000 | December 2023 |
Progress not able to be assessed
Despite the commitment maker’s active participation in the process, they were unable to provide the required information about the baseline data or the progress indicator's updated (latest) level or status, or the data provided were not in a format allowing calculation of progress.
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