Goal

Strengthen the policy and regulatory environment for nutrition within UHC

FROM Commitment: Legal environment for nutrition -ESP

Government / Yemen

Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation

Partner organisations:
Country government at any administrative level: Ministry of Public Health and Population (MOPHP), Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Other government sectors
Donor organisation, including philanthropic organisations: WHO, UNICEF, WFP and FAO
Date made: 08 Dec 2021
Related event: 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit | 2021 UN Food Systems Summit
Verification status Verified Find out more
NAF SMARTness index High Find out more
Targeted location National - All governorates
Targeted population Overall population (all ages, both sexes)
Primary indicator Number of relevant nutrition policies/regulations/ reviewed/adapted, endorsed or enacted and monitored (across sectors)
Primary indicator baseline The baseline for this indicator is not clear since an in-depth nutrition policy review has not been conducted. However, we know the following are in place: cabinet decrees on fortification on oils/fats, addressing malnutrition, breastfeeding support. Laws on iodised salt and labour laws for maternity protection. So 3 cabinet decrees and 2 laws in place but need to be reviewed/updated and tracked
Primary indicator target At least 5 (laws/decrees/policies) updated/developed/endorsed and enforcement mechanisms in place
Duration December, 2021 - December, 2030

Goal action plan

Strengthening the policy and regulatory environment for nutrition within UHC. The regulatory and legislative frameworks will support the achievement of UHC through enhancing IYCF practices and responding to undernutrition challenges leading to nutritional deficiencies, underweight, wasting, stunting and/or micronutrition deficiencies, and overnutrition leading to overweight, obesity and/or diet-related NCDs. This will be achieved by reviewing the current situation and adopting an enabling policies and regulations. Progress will be assessed by the government every two years.

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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