Strengthen nutrition governance mechanism across sectors and at all levels.

By 2030, the Government of Nepal commits to strengthening a nutrition-friendly governance system across all sectors and levels of government through the effective implementation of MSNP-III. Under the leadership of the National Planning Commission (NPC) and with facilitation from the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA), at least 80% of local governments will integrate nutrition into their annual programs and allocate budgets. This commitment includes enhancing the functionality and effectiveness of multi-sectoral coordination mechanisms across all 7 provinces and 753 local levels, strengthening leadership, accountability, and institutional capacity to achieve national and global nutrition targets mainstreamed in MSNP-III. Progress will be monitored through annual reviews of MSNP implementation, assessing the integration of nutrition into local plans and budgets. In 2027, a mid-term review will measure the Nutrition Governance Index (NGI) score, followed by a final MSNP-III evaluation in 2030 to assess progress toward strengthening nutrition-friendly governance system.