Goal

Engage all leaders and stakeholders in the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding

FROM Commitment: Government commitment

Government (non-donor capacity) / Burkina Faso

Secrétariat Technique Alimentation et Nutrition, Burkina Faso

Partner organisations:
Civil society organisation (CSO) or non-governmental organisation (NGO): HKI, GIZ, Alive and Thrive, IBFAN, Reseau des parlementaires, Réseau de la société civile pour la nutrition (RESONUT), Réseau du secteur académique pour la nutrition (RECANUT)
Country government at any administrative level: Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene; Ministry of Agriculture, Animal and Fishery Resources; Ministry of National Education, Literacy and Promotion of National Languages; Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation; Ministry of Environment, Water and Sanitation; Ministry of Solidarity, Humanitarian Action, National Reconciliation, Gender and Family; Ministry of Economy, Finance and Foresight
Multilateral organisations, including United Nations (UN) agencies: UNICEF, WFP, WHO, FAO, USAID, UE, BMGF,
Date made: 06 Oct 2021
Related event: 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit
Verification status Verified Find out more
NAF SMARTness index High Find out more
Progress status Off course See progress details
Targeted location National - No
Targeted population Overall population (all ages, both sexes)
Duration April 2021 - December 2024

Goal action plan

Engage all opinion leaders at all levels to support exclusive breastfeeding by establishing 'breastfeeding ambassadors' in each region.

Progress

Indicator

Primary indicator Each Region Has A Community Leader Committed To Promoting Exclusive Breastfeeding.
Indicator monitor Identification of a champion at the regional level who are generally religious or customary leaders in order to break down cultural barriers to the donation of colostrum and water

Reports

Stage Measurement Date Value Status
Baseline 2018 4 regions
Progress report June 2023 3 regions Off course
Given the current trajectory, the target is off course to be met by the end date.
Target December 2024 13 regions

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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