Goal

Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan- III developed and endorsed by December 2022 (Baseline: NA; Target: 2)

FROM Commitment: Policy commitment

Government / Nepal

National Planning Commission , Government of Nepal

Partner organisations:
Donor government: USAID, EU, World Bank, FCDO
Civil society organisation (CSO) or non-governmental organisation (NGO): Helen Keller International, Action Contre La Faim, Civil Society Network for Nutrition, Nepali Technical Assistance Group
Country government at any administrative level: Ministry of Health and Population; Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development; Ministry of Industries Commerce and Supplies; Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration; Ministry of Education, Science and Technology; Ministry of Water Supply; Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens
Multilateral organisations, including United Nations (UN) agencies: UNICEF, WHO, WFP, FAO
Academic or non-academic research institution: Tribhuwan University, Kathmandu University, Purbanchal Univeristy
Date made: 06 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 - Federal and provincial Governments, and 753 municipalities
Targeted population Overall population (all ages, both sexes)
Population coverage 29,000,000.0
Primary indicator Number of multi-Sector Nutrition Plan- III developed and endorsed
Primary indicator baseline 0
Primary indicator target 1
Duration January, 2022 - December, 2030

Goal action plan

Develop an evidence-based gender responsive, resilient and inclusive Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan- III (MSNP-III) (2023-2027)

Implement the 5-Year action Plan for Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan- III and National Nutrition Strategy, 2020 across the 753 municipalities

Amend Mother's Milk Substitute (Control of Sale and Distribution) Act and Regulation, and implement them effectively

Advocate to enact legislation to provide at least 24 weeks of maternity leave with 100 percent salary

Develop quality of care standards for nutrition services in a way to ensure effective integration of nutrition within universal health coverage

Develop and implement national strategic road map to reduce intake of salt and sugar

Develop fiscal policies to encourage private sectors for production of healthy foods and for the promotion of healthy foods consumption

Develop a national nutrition profile model to implement the restrictions on marketing of unhealthy foods to children and implement labeling regulations

Develop regulation for reformulation of food products and test nutrition labeling system for processed foods and beverages

Develop agriculture food product labeling and certification standard

Review and enact food based dietary guideline and develop Nepal specific Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)

Develop a comprehensive multi-sectoral food system action plan to transform the food system to contribute for increased availability and access of healthy, safe and nutritious diets to all

Review and enact National Drinking Water Quality Standard, 2005 and its implementation Guideline.

Develop a National Roadmap for Hand Hygiene (2022 to 2030)

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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