Commitment
To increase the number of sectoral policies in which nutrition is mainstreamed
Description
Gambia, through the National Nutrition Agency and with the Department of Strategic Policy and Delivery of the Office of the President, will advocate for the review and update of sectoral policies to mainstream nutrition objectives and strategies.
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
This is a policy commitment.
Description
Gambia, through the National Nutrition Agency and in collaboration with the Department of Strategic Policy and Delivery under the Office of the President, commits to increase the number of sectoral polices that mainstream nutrition from 5 in 2021 to 10 in 2030. This will be achieved through advocacy for the review and update of sectoral policies.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Verified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Global nutrition target(s) |
Anaemia
Low birth weight
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Childhood overweight
Adult obesity
Adult diabetes
Raised blood pressure
Salt/sodium intake
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Enabling >
Leadership and governance
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Number of sectoral policies in which nutrition is mainstreamed |
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| Measurement plan | Collect own data |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 5 Sectoral policies | 2021 |
| Target | 10 Sectoral policies | September 2030 |
Progress
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| Progress report |
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.
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