Commitment
Increased Demand for Diverse, Locally-Produced, Nutritious Foods
Description
The Government of Sierra Leone will roll out a nationwide evidence-informed Strategic Behavior Change (SBC) Campaign that promotes locally produced, nutritious foods; safe food storage and handling; optimum Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices; nutrition-sensitive, climate-smart agriculture; and complimentary cross-cutting messaging, reaching all districts of the country by 2029 and contributing to improved dietary quality, sustainable food systems, and stronger local economies.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Verified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Global nutrition target(s) |
Anaemia
Low birth weight
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Childhood overweight
Adult obesity
Adult diabetes
Raised blood pressure
Salt/sodium intake
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
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Consumer knowledge
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Number of districts where at least 5 SBC campaign activities are conducted |
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| Measurement plan | Collect own data |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 0 Number of districts where SBC activities are conducted | September 2024 |
| Target | 16 Number of districts where SBC activities are conducted | 2029 |
