Goal

To increase the proportion of households consuming iodized salt

FROM Commitment: This is a programmatic commitment

Government (non-donor capacity) / Gambia

National Nutrition Agency (NaNA), Gambia

Partner organisations:
Multilateral organisations, including United Nations (UN) agencies: Food and Agriculture Organization, World Food Programme
Country government at any administrative level: Food Safety and Quality Authority, Ministry of Agriculture, The Gambia Standards Bureau
Date made: 30 Oct 2021
Related event: 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit
Verification status Verified Find out more
NAF SMARTness index High Find out more
Progress status Progress not able to be assessed See progress details
Targeted location National - All geographic areas
Targeted population Overall population (all ages, both sexes)
Duration January, 2022 - September, 2030

Goal action plan

Scale up the implementation of the micronutrient deficiency control program as per the Multisectoral Nutrition Action Plan

Progress

Indicator

Primary indicator Proportions (%) Of Households Using Iodized Salt
Indicator monitor Routine data and periodic surveys at least every 4-5 years

Reports

Stage Measurement Date Value Status
Baseline 2019 77%
Progress report Progress not able to be assessed
Despite the commitment maker’s active participation in the process, they were unable to provide the required information about the baseline data or the progress indicator’s updated (latest) level or status.
Target September, 2030 90%

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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