Goal

The Government of Bangladesh is committed to achieving Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) for all citizens, at all times, to ensure access to safe and diversified foods

FROM Commitment: Reduce dependence on cereals for DEI

Government (non-donor capacity) / Bangladesh

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Bangladesh

Partner organisations:
Academic or non-academic research institution: SUN Academia and Research Networks
Multilateral organisations, including United Nations (UN) agencies: UN agencies, Development Partners, Donors, NGOs
Country government at any administrative level: MoA, MoFL, MoInd, MOWCA , MOSW , MOHFW, MOLGRD&C, MODMR
Private sector food business: Private sectors
Date made: 31 Oct 2021
Related event: 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit | 2021 UN Food Systems Summit
Verification status Find out more
NAF SMARTness index Low Find out more
Progress status No response See progress details
Targeted location National - National
Targeted population Overall population (all ages, both sexes)
Population coverage 160,000,000.0
Duration July, 2021 - June, 2025

Goal action plan

National Food and nutrition Security Policy Plan of Action (2021-2030)

Progress

Indicator

Primary indicator National Dietary Energy Intake (Dei) From Cereals (%)
Indicator monitor Household Income Expenditure Surveys (HIES)

Reports

Stage Measurement Date Value Status
Baseline 2016 66% (HIES 2016)
Progress report No response
Target June, 2025 60% by 2025, 56% by 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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