Commitment
Reduce stunting in children under 5 years of age from 17.5% 2020 to 15% in 2030
Description
The Gambia government, through the National Nutrition Agency, Ministry of Health, Gambia Food and Nutrition Association, Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, is committed to reduce stunting among children under 5 years of age, from 17.5% in 2020 to 15% by 2030.
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 among children under 5 years of age in The Gambia |
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| Measurement plan | Use data collected by others |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 17.5% | February 2020 |
| Target | 15% | December 2030 |
