Commitment

Reduce stunting in children under 5 years of age from 17.5% 2020 to 15% in 2030

Government / Gambia

April 2025 — December 2030

Description

The Gambia Government through the National Nutrition Agency, Ministry of Health, GAFNA, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare is committed to reduce stunting among children under five, from 17.5% in 2020 to 15% by 2030.

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Verification status
Verified
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SMARTness index
High
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Details

Target population characteristic
  • Age or life course stage/status
  • Community geography
  • Gender identity
Global nutrition target(s)
Childhood stunting
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Impact > Undernutrition
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Linked event(s)
  • 2025 Paris N4G Summit
N4G Summit theme(s)
  • Nutrition, health and social protection
  • Nutrition and transition to sustainable food systems and climate
  • Nutrition and resilience to crisis
  • Nutrition and gender equality
  • Nutrition, data, research, artificial intelligence and innovation
  • Financing and accountability for nutrition

Measurement

Key indicator Prevalence of stunting among children under five years of age in The Gambia
Measurement plan Use data collected by others
Value Measurement date
Baseline 17.5% February 2020
Target 15% December 2030

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