Nutrition Strategy Development Guideline

The overarching aim of the nutrition strategy is to improve nutritional status and health outcomes across the target population, with a particular focus on integrating gender perspectives to ensure equity and inclusiveness. Specific aims include: 

• Improve nutritional intake by all individuals, especially women and children, to have access to a balanced and diverse diet that meets their nutritional needs.
• Decrease the prevalence of malnutrition, including undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overnutrition (obesity and related non-communicable diseases). 
• Strengthen food systems to ensure a stable, affordable, and sustainable supply of nutritious foods. 
• Address gender disparities in access to nutrition and agricultural resources, empowering women as key agents in improving household nutrition. 
• Enhance the knowledge and skills of stakeholders, including farmers and community leaders to support nutrition-sensitive practices.
• Engage communities in developing and implementing nutrition interventions, ensuring culturally appropriate and locally relevant solutions.