Support innovative programming approaches for the prevention and treatment of wasting with a particular focus on tackling wasting for 6-59 months children.
Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
| Verification status | Verified Find out more |
|---|---|
| NAF SMARTness index | Lower moderate Find out more |
| Progress status | On course See progress details |
| Targeted location | Multi-country - The geographical focus will be countries (and geographical areas within countries) with a high burden of wasting. Ireland already has strong development programmes in many countries with a high burden of wasting and this commitment will build on programmes already … |
| Targeted population | Specific population group(s) |
| Targeted population age | Specific age group(s) |
| Targeted population specific age | Infants 0-6 months and nutritionally at-risk children |
| Targeted population sex | All |
| Duration | January, 2021 - December, 2025 |
Goal action plan
In a year of focus on food systems transformation, ending hunger remains a core priority. Hunger is on the rise, with conflict now the primary driver worldwide, and nearly half of all deaths of children under-five attributable to undernutrition.
Addressing hunger and malnutrition has been central to Ireland's foreign policy, and our development cooperation, for many decades.
Through working with a wide range of partners, Ireland will support innovative programming approaches for the prevention and treatment of wasting. This will include working with NGO's, think tanks, sector experts, other member states, key donor agencies and other stakeholders. A template for this approach is the development of CMAM (Community Managed Acute Malnutrition) which was piloted by Concern and funded in the initial stages by Irish Aid.
Through the Nutrition Policy Budget, Ireland will develop partnerships that bring forward both existing and innovative approaches to tackling wasting.
Progress
Indicator
| Primary indicator | Number Of Wasted Children Globally |
|---|---|
| Indicator monitor | Ireland will work with other stakeholders to significantly reduce the numbers of children who are wasted over the coming 5 years, in line with the Global Action Plan on Child Wasting. |
Reports
| Stage | Measurement Date | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 2021 | 45,000,000 children 6-59 months | |
| Progress report | May 2024 | 7,025 children 6-59 months |
On course
Given the current trajectory of progress, the target is on course to be met by the end date.
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| Target | December, 2025 | 6,600 children 6-59 months |
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
