Strengthening Nutrition Budget Tracking Systems in Local Communities

By the end of the current Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) cycle in 2028, SUN CSA Philippines commits to enhancing nutrition accountability through a comprehensive approach that aligns with both the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) 2025 and the PPAN 2023-2028 framework. This commitment focuses on strengthening local governance and increasing financial transparency in nutrition programs to ensure better health outcomes across the country.

SUN CSA Philippines will provide technical assistance to 5–7 Local Government Units (LGUs) within PPAN priority areas in implementing nutrition budget tracking systems that adhere to national guidelines. This will be achieved through a series of at least 5 advocacy workshops designed to build the capacity of LGUs in proper budget allocation, tracking, and utilization for both nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive programs. To ensure continuous improvement, SUN CSA will also facilitate annual budget monitoring sessions, allowing LGUs to assess progress and identify gaps in their nutrition financing.

In parallel, SUN CSA Philippines aims to strengthen the role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) by ensuring that at least 60% of its members commit to tracking nutrition-related expenditures. To aid this, SUN CSA will develop a standardized financial tracking toolkit, which will provide CSOs with practical tools and guidance to improve their financial transparency in nutrition program implementation.

Furthermore, SUN CSA Philippines will actively engage in national and subnational policy dialogues, advocating for sustained investments in nutrition. This advocacy will focus on influencing policy to secure increased and consistent budget allocations for nutrition programs, ensuring that nutrition financing remains a priority across all levels of government. Additionally, SUN CSA will publish annual reports on budget tracking findings, which will be used to drive improvements in nutrition governance.

Through these efforts, SUN CSA Philippines is committed to supporting the goals of the national PPAN 2023-2028 and contributing to the global agenda of the N4G 2025 summit. By enhancing transparency and accountability in nutrition financing, SUN CSA aims to improve the efficiency and impact of nutrition investments, ultimately leading to better health and nutrition outcomes for communities in the Philippines.