Commitment

Reduce prevelence of stunting in children under 5 years of age

Government / Burundi

March 2025 — December 2031

Description

The National Center for Food Processing is a government institute set up by our country to help the Burundian population have access to quality food. Main technologies of food processing are proceded. In addition, the National Center for Food Processing controls products from both big and small food industries in target to see the manufacturing go well with the international and national standards. The main products from the National Center for Food Processing are wholemeal flour and fruit juices which are necessary to improve the health of children under five years old.

GNR assessment

Verification status
Pending verification
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SMARTness index

Details

Global nutrition target(s)
Childhood stunting
Linked event(s)
  • 2025 UN Food Systems Summit/Stocktaking

Measurement

Key indicator Researchers from the National Center for Food Technology with their research have found that most of the foods consumed in Burundi are not rich in nutrients. For this, the CNTA used processing technol
Measurement plan Use data collected by others
Value Measurement date
Baseline 30% November 2024
Target 90% December 2031

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