Goal

Reduce chronic malnutrition (stunting) in children under -5 from 38,4% in 2021 to 28,4% in 2026 under the coordination of the National Office of Nutrition.

FROM Commitment: Reduce all forms of malnutrition by adopting systemic approach

Government / Madagascar

OFFICE NATIONAL DE NUTRITION

Partner organisations:
Multilateral organisations, including United Nations (UN) agencies: UNICEF, WFP, USAID, World Bank, JICA
Date made: 30 Nov 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 - Region of: Analamanga, Vakinankaratra, Itasy, Bongolava, Alaotra Mangoro, Atsinanana, Analanjirofo, SAVA, Amoron'i Mania, Matsiatra Ambony, Vatovavy, Fitovinany, Ihorombe,Atsimo Atsinanana, Melaky.
Targeted population Specific population group(s)
Targeted population age Specific age group(s)
Targeted population specific age Children under 5 years
Targeted population sex All
Population coverage 1,656,233.0
Primary indicator Prevalence (%) of stunted children under 5 years of age
Primary indicator baseline 0.384
Primary indicator target 0.284
Duration March, 2021 - December, 2026

Goal action plan

Madagascar has developed two strategical documents: The National Nutrition Plan (2022-2030) and the Multisectorial National Action Plan for Nutrition (2022-2026). All actors for Nutrition under the National Office of Nutrition coordination will implement the MNAPN).

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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