High level nutrition coordination established
Description
We propose to strengthen the parliamentary caucus for nutrition through nutrition sensitisation and the provision of relevant materials. We will also work closely with them to streamline and position coordination of all nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive efforts in the country by coming up with new laws that foster multisectoral collaboration and synergy.
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Nutrition high-level coordination
Description
Strengthen the parliamentary caucus for nutrition and work closely with them to streamline and position coordination of all nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive efforts in the country by coming up with new laws aimed at fostering multisectoral collaboration and synergy by July 2025. We shall support efforts to align policies and legislation that affect food systems towards improved nutrition outcomes in a coherent and holistic manner. We shall target policymakers at the national and subnational level at a cost of 35 million , with progress assessed through the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) annual country assessment.
GNR assessment
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Unverified
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| SMARTness index |
Lower moderate
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Details
| Global nutrition target(s) |
Childhood overweight
Adult obesity
Adult diabetes
Raised blood pressure
Salt/sodium intake
Anaemia
Low birth weight
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Enabling >
Leadership and governance
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Measurement
| Key indicator | High-level coordination in place |
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| Measurement plan | Collect own data |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | No | 2020 |
| Target | Yes | July 2025 |
Progress
| Value | Measurement date | Status | |
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| Progress report | In progress | November 2023 |
In Progress
The report indicates progress towards the target, and the end date had not been reached at the time of progress assessment.
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