Commitment

Reduction of stunting in children under five years

Government / Guatemala

January 2025 — December 2028

Description

The institutions that integrate the National System of Food and Nutrition Security (specifically Ministries of Finance, Agriculture, Health, Education and Social Development) commit to target their programs and actions geared to improving nutrition and social development in priority municipalities in the country over the period 2025 to 2028. Progress and results will be documented and monitored every year.

GNR assessment

Verification status
Verified
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SMARTness index
High
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Details

Target population characteristic
  • Age or life course stage/status
  • Community geography
  • Economic status of country
  • Ethnic group
  • Indigenous status
  • Socioeconomic status
Global nutrition target(s)
Low birth weight
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Adult obesity
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Impact > Undernutrition
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Linked event(s)
  • 2025 Paris N4G Summit
N4G Summit theme(s)
  • Nutrition, health and social protection
  • Nutrition and transition to sustainable food systems and climate

Measurement

Key indicator Prevalence of stunting in children under five years of age
Measurement plan Use data collected by others
Value Measurement date
Baseline 47% Unknown 2015
Target 43% December 2028

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