Goal

Reduce stunting in children under 5 years of age

FROM Commitment: Reduce the rate of stunting

Government (non-donor capacity) / Burundi

Secrétariat Exécutif Permanent de la Plateforme Multisectorielle de Sécurité Alimentaire et de Nutrition (SEP/PMSAN), Burundi

Partner organisations:
Private sector food business: SUN Business Network (SBN)
Civil society organisation (CSO) or non-governmental organisation (NGO): RSC/SUN Réseau de la Société Civil pour le Renforcement de la Nutrition
Donor government: Word Bank, USAID, SDC, France Coopération, EU, Netherlannd Embassy, KfW Development Bank
Multilateral organisations, including United Nations (UN) agencies: UNICEF, WFP, UNFPA, UN Women, UNHCR, UNDP, FAO, FIDA
Country government at any administrative level: There are nine Ministries which are directly involved in the Multisectoral Platform. - the Ministry having the Interior and Community Development in its attributions; - the Ministry having Finance in its attributions: - the Ministry having Social Affairs in its attributions; - the Ministry having National Education and Research in its attributions: - the Ministry having Public Health in its attributions; - the Ministry having Agriculture in its attributions; - the Ministry having Hydraulics in its attributions; - the Ministry having Trade in its attributions: - the Ministry having Communication in its attributions
Date made: 09 Jan 2022
Related event: 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit | 2021 UN Food Systems Summit
Verification status Verified Find out more
NAF SMARTness index High Find out more
Progress status Off course See progress details
Targeted location National - It's a national coverage. Indeed, All interventions are in the Multisectoral Strategic Plan which is aligned with Burundi's National Development Plan (NDP) 2018 - 2027, ensures continuity of the Multisectoral Strategic Plan for Food and Nutritional Security (PSMSAN) 2014-2017 and …
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
Duration May 2020 - May 2027

Goal action plan

As they are mentioned in the Multisectoral strategic plan we have:

1. Increased availability, access and use of nutritious, healthy and diverse foods;

2. Strengthening access to and use of quality health and nutrition care and services;

3. Promotion of practices that support optimal nutrition, hygiene and basic sanitation.

4. Strengthening social protection, resilience and response to emergencies and natural disasters;

5. Strengthening governance, multi-sectoral coordination and partnership.

The implementation of the vision and its strategies is underpinned by guiding principles including multisectorality, results-based management, transparency and accountability, community participation and ownership, gender equity/equality, respect for the human person, and partnership.

The Permanent Execitve secretary of the Multisectoral Platform will have as its main mission to ensure the multisectoral coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the actions of all stakeholders

Progress

Indicator

Primary indicator Prevalence (%) Of Stunted Children Under 5 Years Of Age
Indicator monitor Routine data collection is monthly: data comes from sector information systems We will do joint annual reviews: once a year Structured evaluations can be carried out at mid-term and at the end of the implementation of the multi-sector integrated strategic plan.

Reports

Stage Measurement Date Value Status
Baseline 2020 52.2%
Progress report November 2023 52% Off course
The reported progress indicates that the expected level thus far had not yet been achieved and is not expected to be achieved by the end date, but as the end date is not yet reached, it could be still be possible to reach and maintain the target level.
Target May 2027 42.2%

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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