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 MNAPN (2022-2026). All stakeholders implementing Nutrition actions in the country have to refer on those documents under the National Office of Nutrition Office.
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 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
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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 five |
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| Measurement plan | Collect own data |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 6.4% | 2021 |
| Target | 5% |
