Commitment
Reduce the prevalence of acute malnutrition (wasting) from 6.4% in 2021 to 5% in 2026
Description
Madagascar has developed two strategic documents: the National Nutrition Plan (2022–2030) and the Multisectoral National Action Plan for Nutrition (MNAPN) (2022–2026). All stakeholders implementing nutrition actions in the country have to refer to those documents under the National Office of Nutrition.
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Reduce all forms of malnutrition by adopting systemic approach
Description
Reduce chronic malnutrition (stunting) in children under 5 years of age from 38.4% in 2021 to 28.4% in 2026 under the coordination of the National Office of Nutrition
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) |
Low birth weight
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Adult obesity
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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 |
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| Measurement plan | Collect own data |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 6.4% | 2021 |
| Target | 5% | December 2026 |
