Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan- III developed and endorsed by December 2022 (Baseline: NA; Target: 2)
Description
Develop an evidence-based gender responsive, resilient and inclusive Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan- III (MSNP-III) (2023-2027)
Implement the 5-Year action Plan for Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan- III and National Nutrition Strategy, 2020 across the 753 municipalities
Amend Mother's Milk Substitute (Control of Sale and Distribution) Act and Regulation, and implement them effectively
Advocate to enact legislation to provide at least 24 weeks of maternity leave with 100 percent salary
Develop quality of care standards for nutrition services in a way to ensure effective integration of nutrition within universal health coverage
Develop and implement national strategic road map to reduce intake of salt and sugar
Develop fiscal policies to encourage private sectors for production of healthy foods and for the promotion of healthy foods consumption
Develop a national nutrition profile model to implement the restrictions on marketing of unhealthy foods to children and implement labeling regulations
Develop regulation for reformulation of food products and test nutrition labeling system for processed foods and beverages
Develop agriculture food product labeling and certification standard
Review and enact food based dietary guideline and develop Nepal specific Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)
Develop a comprehensive multi-sectoral food system action plan to transform the food system to contribute for increased availability and access of healthy, safe and nutritious diets to all
Review and enact National Drinking Water Quality Standard, 2005 and its implementation Guideline.
Develop a National Roadmap for Hand Hygiene (2022 to 2030)
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Policy commitment
Description
The Government of Nepal commits to improving the policy environment for equitable and effective delivery of nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive services. This will be achieved by endorsing Mothers Milk Substitute (control of sale and distribution) Act; enacting a provision of six months maternity leave; developing nutrition specific/sensitive sectoral policies and plans; developing standards for food fortification/packaged /processed food, labeling packaged foods and regulating the production, promotion and consumption of unhealthy food; and implementing costed Multisectoral Nutrition Plan and 5-Year Action Plan for National Nutrition Strategy implemented across the 753 municipalities. The progress will be assessed through review of Acts, policies, plans and programs and regular rigorous monitoring of their implementation. Approximately NPR. 687 million has been estimated for 9 years by the Government of Nepal to cover associated costs and will be partially supported by development partners and civil societies.
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
Salt/sodium intake
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Enabling >
Leadership and governance
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan- III developed and endorsed |
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| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | No | 2021 |
| Target | Yes |
