Goal

Contribute to achieving the WHA global nutrition targets and SDGs through WBG's Agriculture and Food and Nutrition Security portfolio at global and country levels through a series of policy commitments, including: Mainstreaming nutrition in agri-food portfolio: Review all agri-food pipeline projects against the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) Voluntary Guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition, to identify opportunities to mainstream nutrition over the next five years Repurposing subsidies: Develop a methodology to identify a set of potential reforms to redirect funding for food systems transformation towards sustainable and healthy diets, and apply this methodology via country deep dives in at least five countries over the next five years Food security and fragility: Develop food security crisis preparedness plans which include a dedicated focus on supporting nutrition services for vulnerable populations, including women and girls, in at least 15 countries over the next five years

FROM Commitment: World Bank Group commitment

Development finance institution / United States of America

World Bank Group

Date made: 05 Dec 2021
Related event: 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit
Verification status Verified Find out more
NAF SMARTness index High Find out more
Progress status On course See progress details
Targeted location Global - World Bank resources are allocated based on demands from country governments across all regions.
Targeted population Specific population group(s)
Targeted population age Specific age group(s)
Targeted population specific age Specific population groups (e.g. with focus on women and young children), depending on country priorities
Targeted population sex All
Duration July, 2020 - June, 2025

Goal action plan

Contribute to achieving the WHA global nutrition targets and SDGs through WBG's Agriculture and Food and Nutrition Security portfolio at global and country levels through a series of policy commitments, including:

Mainstreaming nutrition in agri-food portfolio: Review all agri-food pipeline projects against the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) Voluntary Guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition, to identify opportunities to mainstream nutrition over the next five years

Repurposing subsidies: Develop a methodology to identify a set of potential reforms to redirect funding for food systems transformation towards sustainable and healthy diets, and apply this methodology via country deep dives in at least five countries over the next five years

Food security and fragility: Develop food security crisis preparedness plans which include a dedicated focus on supporting nutrition services for vulnerable populations, including women and girls, in at least 15 countries over the next five years

Progress

Indicator

Primary indicator Number Of Countries That Develop Food Security Crisis Preparedness Plans Which Include A Dedicated Focus On Supporting Nutrition Services For Vulnerable Populations, Including Women And Girls. (Cumulative)
Indicator monitor Annual portfolio review

Reports

Stage Measurement Date Value Status
Baseline 2020 0 countries
Progress report May 2024 13.0 countries On course
Given the current trajectory of progress, the target is on course to be met by the end date.
Target June, 2025 15 countries

Nutrition Action Classification

Enabling

  • Financial
  • Operational
  • Leadership and governance
  • Research monitoring and data

Policy

  • Food environment
  • Food supply chain
  • Consumer knowledge
  • Nutrition care services

Impact

  • Undernutrition
  • Diet
  • Obesity and diet-related NCDs
  • Food and nutrition security

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