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2019 Joint-Assessment by the multi-stakeholder platform
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
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2019 Joint-Assessment by the multi-stakeholder platform
Zimbabwe
Participants
Did the following stakeholder groups feed into the Joint-Assessment (in writing or verbally)?
Group Yes/ No
Goverment Yes
Civil society Yes
Donors Yes
1. United Nations Yes
Business Yes
Academia and science Yes
Other No
If other, please specify:
n/a
How many participated in the Joint-Assessment process?
Total
66
2.
How many participants were female and how many were male?
Female Male
30 36
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2019 Joint-Assessment by the multi-stakeholder platform
Zimbabwe
Process
Was the Joint-Assessment data gathered and/or reviewed during a face-to-face meeting or
via email?
Step Format
Meeting
3. Collection
Email
Meeting
Review and validation
Email
If an information gathering or validation meeting took place, you can attach one or more
4.
photos here.
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2019 Joint-Assessment by the multi-stakeholder platform
Zimbabwe
Usefulness
If an information gathering or validation meeting took place, would you say that the meeting
was seen as useful by participants, beyond the usual work of the multi-stakeholder platform
(MSP)?
5.
Yes
Why?
6. The meeting was particularly useful for institutions / organisations as it gave them a deeper
appreciation of the impact that they collectively contribute to the global SUN processes.
More-so it gave an opportunity to network and jointly plan for future activities
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2019 Joint-Assessment by the multi-stakeholder platform
Zimbabwe
Particpant list
Add to
SUN
Name Organisation Job title Email Phone
mailing
list
Rodrick
CCBICA Director chakari-ko@hotmail.com 0775485080 N/A
Dick
Sustainable
Joao
MILKSUN livelihoods impilolife@yahoo.com 0777318070 N/A
Zangaroti
facilitator
Farai
ZESJA President faraimatebvu@gmail.com 0773764958 N/A
Matebvu
Ebenezer
Florence Women Social
Director florence.guzha@yahoo 0775256079 N/A
Guzha Entreprenurship
TRust
Abigale
P.C.T Director abmupambi@gmail.com 0774903505 N/A
Mupambi
Melody Prenatal
SPANS mmelodynyasha@gmail.com 0777323829 N/A
Mundembe Nutritionist
Olive Executive
LESO lifesupport.leso@gmail.com 0772916902 N/A
Mutabeni Director
Kudzai Project
ZCSOSUNA kudzaiprecious@gmail.com 0772970188 N/A
Chavunduka Officer
Benadette Finance
ZCSOSUNA benadette.tuso@gmail.com 0772366989 N/A
Tuso Officer
52019 Joint-Assessment by the multi-stakeholder platform
Zimbabwe
Particpant list
Add to
SUN
Name Organisation Job title Email Phone
mailing
list
Kudakwashe National
ZCSOSUNA nutritionist.zombe@gmail.com 0779660556 N/A
Zombe Coordinator
Joel M&E
ZCSOSUNA joelchip@gmail.com N/A
Chipfuwamuti Officer
Taurai Executive
ADI taumuzee@gmail.com 0772339402 N/A
Muzerengani director
Casper Makonde Managing
+263-242-446844 No
Mombeshora Nutrition Director
Charles Country
Harvest Plus No
Mutimaamba Manager
Science
Prosper University of
Seniour No
Chopera Zimbabwe
Lecturer
Science
Tonderayi University of
Seniour No
Matsungo Zimbabwe
Lecturer
Midlands
Ropafadzo
State Lecturer No
Tshalibe
University
National Seniour
Institute of Medical
Carl Mateta carlmateta@gmail.com 0735612255 No
Health Research
Research Officer
62019 Joint-Assessment by the multi-stakeholder platform
Zimbabwe
Particpant list
Add to
SUN
Name Organisation Job title Email Phone
mailing
list
Demand
Sakile Kudita Harvest Plus s.kudita@cgiar.org 0712622582 No
Creation
Food and Deputy
Yvonne
Nutrition Director yvonnemavhunga@gmail.com No
Mavhunga
Council Programming
Fungai
Harvest Plus Nutritionist No
Kutyauripo
Government
deputy
Paulina Zindi analyst rufarozindi@gmail.com No
director
laboratory
Ministry of
Public
Social
Mary Service
Welfare marytakangovada1@gmail.com No
Takangovada ,Labour and
officer
Social
Welfare
Sithole
WHO NPO-FRH sitholez@who.int No
Zvanaka
Ministry of
Public
Social
Martha Service
Welfare m3masuku@gmail.com No
Masuku ,Labour and
officer
Social
Welfare
Biomedical
Farirai Research
researcher mutenherwaf@gmail.com No
Mutenherwa and training
institute
Midlands Food Science
Shepard
State and Nutrition manhokwes@staff.msu.ac.zw No
Manhokwe
University lecturer
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Zimbabwe
Particpant list
Add to
SUN
Name Organisation Job title Email Phone
mailing
list
R Mutrition Action
Project Assistant reehuni@gmail.com No
Manyere Zimbabwe
Chief Agricultre
Nester Ministry of
extension gumbonetser@gmail.com No
Gumbo Agriculture
specialist
Patience
FAO Nutritionist Patience.Hoto@fao.org No
Hoto
Trevor Programme
WHO kanyowat@who.int No
Kanyowa officer
Rumbidzai
Fully Enrich Gweru-Director rumbidzai7@gmail.com 0775923563 No
Mukori
Tinashe
Sky Brands Director destinytinashe@skybrands.co.zw 0775253231 No
Mbiri
Knowledge Business
Clever
Transfer development clever@knowledgetransferafrica.com No
Mukove
Africa/eMkambo Manager
Maketho Communications
mikemakhetho@gmail.com No
Mike Consultant
Rutendo Ministry of Chief Livestock
rruwisi@yahoo.com No
Nyahoda Agriculture officer
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Zimbabwe
Particpant list
Add to
SUN
Name Organisation Job title Email Phone
mailing
list
Great
Tendai
Zimbabwe Statistics tmakoni@gzu.ac.zw No
Makoni
University
Head
Patience CAIRNS Research
patience.mukweza@cairnsfoods.co.zw No
Mukweza FOODS and
development
Marondera
University of
Lesley Innovation
Agric and lesleymacheka@gmail.com Yes
Macheka Director
Science
technology
Ruth Ministry of Nutrition
rumachaka78@gmail.com No
Machaka Health manager
Terrence Bindura Economics
tkairiza@yahoo.com No
Kairiza university lecturer
Tremdyne Technical
DFID t-stanton-kennedy@dfid.org.uk Yes
Stanton advisor
Varaidzo Chinhoyi
researcher varaidzoschm@gmail.com No
Chinokwetu University
Nevel
IDS-NUST IDS tshumez@gmail.com No
Tshuma
Nevel
IDS-NUST IDS tshumez@gmail.com No
Tshuma
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Zimbabwe
Particpant list
Add to
SUN
Name Organisation Job title Email Phone
mailing
list
Tatenda Principal
FNC tmudiwa@fnc.org.zw Yes
Mudiwa Officer
Science
Charlotte Midlands State
Seniour charlotte.makamure@gmail.com No
Makamure University
Lecturer
Great
Felix Majeke Zimbabwe Lecturer fmajeke@gmail.com No
University
Executive
Matondi Ruzivo Trust No
Director
Marondera
University of
Chipo
Agric and Lecturer cmugova@gmail.com No
Mugova
Science
technology
Juliet
CUT Lecturer jmubaiwa@gmail.com No
Mubaiwa
Deputy
Handrea Ministry of
Director hnjovo@gmail.com No
Njovo Health
Nutrition
Lindiwe Clorpeace
Director lindiwe@clorpeace.co.zw No
Khumalo Foods
Julia National
REACH No
Tagwireyi Facilitator
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Zimbabwe
Particpant list
Add to
SUN
Name Organisation Job title Email Phone
mailing
list
Musara
GZU Lecturer mchipumuro@gzu.ac.zw No
Chipumuro
Tasiana Ministry of Intervention
tknyadzayo@gmail.com No
Nyadzayo Health Manager
Director-SUN
George Kembo FNC georgekembo@gmail.com Yes
focal point
Mandlenkosi
NUST IDS phosaz@gmail.com No
Maphosa
Thokozile Biofortified
CIMMYT t.ndhlela@cgiar.org No
Ndhlela Maize breeder
Health and
Kim Evans Efoods Nutrition kim@efoods.co.zw No
Manager
Dawn Lardner- General
Efoods dawn@efoods.co.zw No
Burke Manager
Blessing Computer
GZU No
Chigunyeni science
Alfa Ndlovu FNC MCU andlovu@fnc.org.zw No
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Zimbabwe
Particpant list
Add to
SUN
Name Organisation Job title Email Phone
mailing
list
Ntobeko Ndlovu NUST IDS fellow No
Food and
Nutrition
Siboniso Chigova Nutrition chigova.sibo@gmail.com 263773024897 Yes
Officer
Council
Kudzai Mukudoka- Nutrition
UNICEF kmukudoka@unicef.org No
Mudukuti Officer
Ministry of
Women
Affairs,
Community, Programme
Junior Muchuchu muchuchujr@gmail.com No
Small and officer
Medium
Enterprise
Development
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Zimbabwe
PROCESS 1: Bringing people together in the same space for action
Progress marker 1.1: Select/develop coordinating mechanisms
at the country level
Final score Last year's data used
4 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
The continued multisectoral coordination of everyone in response to Cyclone Idai. National
engagement of stakeholder sfor UNCT to include other members into the UN networks from the
\\”usual\\” 4. Sub-national expansion of the MCBM districts to additional 9. The ongoing
multisectoral mentorship activities in districts is ensuring context-specific issues are addressed and
regular convening of meetings. Launch of East and Southern Africa budget analysis report
(September 2018) by ZCSOSUNA and this brought in stakeholders together eg media, academia,
SUNRAP, parliamentarians and UN networks, FNC and other CSOs Meeting with members of
parliament to familiarise parliamentarians on nutrition issues 3 Food fairs that brought academics,
private companies , NGOs.
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Zimbabwe
PROCESS 1: Bringing people together in the same space for action
Progress marker 1.2: Coordinate internally and expand
membership/engage with other actors for broader influence
Final score Last year's data used
3 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
More Districts have formed DFNSCs from 32 to 46. The functionality of committees was undertaken
and an assessment report was produced(to be attached). SUNRAP increased membership (new
sector and existing sector). Expansion by the UNNETWORK to include UNFPA,ILO,UNAIDS and
UNWOMEN.
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Zimbabwe
PROCESS 1: Bringing people together in the same space for action
Progress marker 1.3: Engage within/contribute to the multi-
stakeholder platform (MSP)
Final score Last year's data used
4 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
Engagement with parliamentarians by ZCSOSUNA Radio shows/ interviews by ZCSOSUNA on
various topics eg food fortification, supplementary feeding. These were done together with MOHCC
In February there was an emergency appeal. Followed by flash appeal meetings to raise funds for
cyclone IDAI. These were done at national level with several stakeholders The appeals are available
online The National Food and Nutrition Security Committee continues to meet quarterly Formation of
a multisectoral knowledge management hub which meets regularly to operationalise the Advocacy
and communications strategy among other activities.
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Zimbabwe
PROCESS 1: Bringing people together in the same space for action
Progress marker 1.4: Track, report and reflect on own
contributions and accomplishments
Final score Last year's data used
4 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
Crop assessments, vulnerability assessments, bulletins from ZIMVAC and other sectors all ongoing
National commitment to promoting uptake of indigenous foods through field days and food Fairs
Academic sector has contributed immensely to indigenous knowledge systems especially around
edible insects and dietary diversity Private sector participation into nutrition sensitive activities eg
SEED Co nationwide activities Commitment tracker for accountability . Tracks Governments
accountability to their commitments eg budgetary commitments. Used in one province so far
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Zimbabwe
PROCESS 1: Bringing people together in the same space for action
Progress marker 1.5: Sustain the political impact of the multi-
stakeholder platform
Final score Last year's data used
4 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
Food and Nutrition Council has maintained and ensured that a multi-sectoral, multi-stakeholder
approach to improved nutrition is a national priority and institutionalized by all stakeholders
Continued Food Fairs to show case indigenous foods and new recipes from various stakeholders
Draft National Agricultural Policy framework now embraces food and nutrition security as a pillar.
Regional SADC vulnerability assessment committee has started prioritizing nutrition issues eg
stunting (report available online). Some Ministries have incorporated nutrition issues into their policy
framework eg Agriculture, Women Affairs, Education. Ministry of Agriculture policy document has a
food and nutrition sensitive sector MOHCC-each district has a nutritionist. Trainings of other
ministries in terms of nutrition activities Working with Women affairs on IYCF working with Ministry
of Foreign Affairs in terms of nutrition programming as well as police, prison and defence forces All
ports of entry have an official from MOHCC to ensure safety of food entering into the country
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Zimbabwe
PROCESS 1: Bringing people together in the same space for action
Scaling up nutrition at the sub-national level
Does the multi-stakeholder platform (MSP) exist at the sub-national level?
1.
Yes
If so, in how many counties, districts or regions?
2. Counties Districts Regions
1 42 8
Who convenes the MSP at the sub-national level? Please explain, if applicable:
3.
Local government
Is there regular communication between the national and sub-national MSPs?
4.
Yes
Does the MSP at the sub-national level meet regularly?
5.
Yes
Which Governmental sectors work with the MSP at the sub-national level? Please explain, if
applicable
6.
Agric Health Social welfare local government education women affairs gender youth
Information Membership includes all above named sectors.
Does the sub-national multi-stakeholder platform or platforms work with civil society,
business, the UN and donors?
7.
Yes they work together They are members of these structures They provide support in some
areas to these structures, technically and financially.
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Zimbabwe
PROCESS 1: Bringing people together in the same space for action
SUMMARY: Bringing people together in the same space
Please describe overall achievements, positive developments, key challenges and suggestions for
improvement towards bringing people together in the same space seen the past year (April 2018 - April
2019). Note that this section will be used to draft your individual country profiles in the SUN Movement
annual progress report.
Overall achievements and positive changes The has been an increased visibility from Academia and Civil
Society to feed into the national platforms. Increased commitment from Office of the first lady in the
area of maternal and reproductive health. Zimbabwe has maintained strong national coordination multi-
sector food and nutrition security platforms with deliberate move to expand to new members, for
instance the formation of the knowledge management hub and UNNetwork expansion beyond the usual
members. Key challenges and Suggestions for Improvements Limited communication of research
findings to the bigger group,more exchange platforms need to be planned.
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Zimbabwe
PROCESS 2: Ensuring a coherent policy and legal framework
Progress marker 2.1: Continuously analyse existing nutrition-
relevant policies and legislation
Final score Last year's data used
4 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
• Continuous assessment of the following existing policies and frameworks: o -Public Health Act was
gazetted into force Fri 31 Aug 2018 -Food safety strategy draft is in place -ongoing review of Food
standards (Food additives, Soft drinks and Fruit juices) o -Implementation Review of the Food and
Nutrition security finalised o -Draft agriculture policy is awaiting cabinet approval -Climate smart
agriculture strategy -Command agriculture strategy now includes other crops (besides maize), fish
and livestock -Nutrition sensitive curricular in agriculture colleges • IYCF Policy review ingoing •
BFCI in process to develop guidelines • Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education Policy (Education
5.0) was launched 2018 • The country is in the process of developing the following documents which
are at different levels of finalisation: o Food based dietary guidelines development (FBDGs) still
ongoing o School health policy launched in 2018 o Irrigation, Livestock and agriculture extension
waiting for cabinet approval o Biofortification (Nutrition sensitive agriculture) now being scaled up
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Zimbabwe
PROCESS 2: Ensuring a coherent policy and legal framework
Progress marker 2.2: Continuously engage in advocacy to
influence the development, updating and dissemination of
relevant policy and legal frameworks
Final score Last year's data used
3 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
-Dissemination of the national nutrition communication for development strategy done in 2018.
Dissemination of nutrition survey results done at various levels including Cabinet and parliament via
the FNC (SUN convener). Subnational structures also part of the audience for NNS 2018 and Lean
season information sharing for decision making or prioritisation. -Traditional and social media used to
amplify key nutrition messages and raise awareness.SUN networks conducted radio talk shows on
food fortification, Joint Press release on world breastfeeding -week (MoHCC, UNICEF, ZCSOSUNA
etc) -There was mass promotion of biofortification by Harvest plus at national events, national family
day in Zvimba district -Biofortification being promoted by Sky Brands (promotion and production of
food products) -Biofortified seeds were part of the presidential input scheme and GMB now buying
biofortified crops -SUNRAP now doing research using biofortified crops and a review paper was
published on scaling up of biofortification initiatives in Zimbabwe -Promotion of consumption of
commercial Food fortified foods done by MoHCC and partners -Food-based Dietary Guidelines a
good nutrition education tool still being finalised
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PROCESS 2: Ensuring a coherent policy and legal framework
Progress marker 2.3: Develop or update coherent policies and
legal frameworks through coordinated and harmonised in-
country stakeholder efforts
Final score Last year's data used
3 No
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
The following policies and/or strategies were developed and/or updated through multiple
stakeholder platforms: -Food safety standards draft is being developed through a MSP -Min of
Tertiary education Education 5.0 launched to promote innovation and -Biofortified foods adopted in
some areas for the school feeding programmes (HGSFP) -Adolescent Health and Nutrition Guidelines
being developed
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Zimbabwe
PROCESS 2: Ensuring a coherent policy and legal framework
Progress marker 2.4: Operationalise/enforce legal frameworks
Final score Last year's data used
4 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
The country developed guidelines and mechanisms to operationalise legislation to include the
following activities: -ZCSOSUNA engaged junior parliamentarians in Mashonaland East -SUNRAP
pushing for production of policy briefs (evidence generation to inform policy) from their research
outputs and participation in national nutrition surveys (ZimVAC, MICS etc) -National Social Security
Authority (NSSA) maternal protection policy still in progress with intention to increase maternity
leave days -Mother support groups via the care group model in selected districts and hosting cooking
demonstrations (30 districts) by Village Health Workers and Ward Nutrition coordinators -More
needs to be done on the enforcement of the WHO International code on marketing of breastmilk
substitutes (Code violations monitoring)
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PROCESS 2: Ensuring a coherent policy and legal framework
Progress marker 2.5: Track and report for learning and
sustaining the policy and legislative impact
Final score Last year's data used
3 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
-ZimVAC Rural livelihoods assessment was conducted in April/May 2019 -National Nutrition survey
was conducted in 2018 -Zimbabwe Nutrition Association (ZimNA) conducted a article or paper
writing workshop for Nutrition practitioners -Zimbabwe Nutrition for growth (N4G) tracking
assessment conducted by ZCSOSUNA -There is ongoing functionality assessment of food and
nutrition security committes at district and ward level -Multisectoral stunting reduction model being
scaled from 19 up to 39 districts led by FNC/MoHCC -Tracking and reporting like crop and livestock
assessments being conducted led by MALRR and FAO -Biofortification uptake and consumption
needs to be re introduced into ZimVAC and crop and livestock assessments
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Zimbabwe
PROCESS 2: Ensuring a coherent policy and legal framework
SUMMARY: Ensuring a coherent policy and legal framework
Please describe overall achievements, positive developments, key challenges and suggestions for
improvement towards bringing people together in the same space seen the past year (April 2018 - April
2019). Note that this section will be used to draft your individual country profiles in the SUN Movement
annual progress report.
Overall Achievements The country has sustained political commitment ( as evidenced by the existence of
nutrition sensitive policies/ strategies, ongoing policy reviews and incorporation of stakeholder groups.
Generation of evidence to inform policy and decision making is ongoing with annual assessments
informing prioritisation in resources limited settings. Information gathering and dissemination by
subnational multi sectoral food and nutrition committees is one success story. Key Challenges • limited
funding to support ongoing research to inform policy • weak routine monitoring of policies and regular
follow-up on implementation of strategies • Limited financial commitment to support implementation of
nutrition sensitive activities Recommendations for improvement • capacitation on online tools for
sharing of research and national survey databases for secondary data analysis • Policies and strategies
(food fortification and biofortification) need to be promoted to communities through effective channels
for communication – (learning events, symposia and food fairs, review conferences, AGRITEX shows etc)
• Operational guidelines for Schools Nutrition Programme that includes Home grown School Feeding
Programme inline with the School Health Policy • development of effective tools for monitoring and
evaluating policy and implementation.
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Zimbabwe
PROCESS 3: Aligning actions around common results
Progress marker 3.1: Continuously analyse existing nutrition-
relevant policies and legislation
Final score Last year's data used
2 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
The Common results framework which is the National Nutrition Strategy has expired, but remains in
official use. The delay in reviewing and updating the Strategy has ripple effects across sectors as
there can be no alignmnet to a document that has reached the end of its tenure. Regardless, the
Nutrition Strategy was extended for use whilst the review process has begun. In addition the
ZIMASSET document which had explicit nutrition objectives has since been superceded by the
Transitional Stabilization Programme (TSP), which is not explicit in terms of direct nutrition
interventions. The government of Zimbabwe with support from it\\\'s development partners
conducted a lean season assessment (January 2019), ZIMVAC rural assessment (May 2018) and a
SMART survey/rapid nutrition assessment (January 2019) to highlight food security and nutrition
status in the country and create the evidence base required for nutrition programming. The Ministry
of Agriculture spearheaded an innovative approach of promoting and supporting livestock
production, particularly small livestock through the Command Livestock Programme. Ministry of
Agriculture with support from its development partners has developed a nutrition module for training
in Agriculture training colleges. In the review period, Agriculture extension workers were trained in
nutrition sensitive agriculture in 3 provinces. Biofortification was scaled across the country, with
trainings in production, processing and preservation in select districts.
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PROCESS 3: Aligning actions around common results
Progress marker 3.2: Translate policy and legal frameworks into
an actionable Common Results Framework (CRF) for scaling up
nutrition at the national and sub-national level
Final score Last year's data used
3 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
The Government of Zimbabwe and it\'s development partners continued to implement the FNSP and
National Nutrition Strategy at decentralised level through the policy structures of the multisectoral
food and nutrition security committees, who are responsible for drafting, assessing, analysing and
implementing local action plans derived from the FNSP at their various levels. The MCBM for stunting
reduction was expanded across the country, and the community level FNSCs drafted and
implemented community action plans towards reducing stunting within their context. These
community action plans are aligned and supported to a common framework for food and nutrition
security and their implementation is supported by multiple sectors as informed by policy. Food
fortification continued to be rolled out, coordinated by a multistakeholder food fortification
committee. Translation of policy was also reflected through the rationalization of various statutory
regulations that were introduced in order to support functional food markets.
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PROCESS 3: Aligning actions around common results
Progress marker 3.3: Organise and implement annual priorities
as per the Common Results Framework
Final score Last year's data used
3 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
The National Food and Nutrition Security Committee produced an action plan of priorities for food
and nutrition security. These included assessments for building evidence, technical expertise for
programmme implementation. Sub-national FNSCs were targeted for capacity strengthening. A
consultancy was commisioned to review the functionailty of FNSCs and identify areas requiring
further strengthening. Functional competencies were identified as a gap across most districts. A
mentorship programme for FNSCs which has since been rolled out to 17 districts, with the aim to
strengthen and sustain functionaility of FNSCs. The mentorship is led by the multisectoral food and
nutrition stakeholders. International expertise was sought for the development of Food Composition
Tables for Zimbabwe, and for the completion of the work on the FBDGs. A detailed Nutrition
sensitive response plan was developed in response to the results of the National Nutrition Survey.
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Zimbabwe
PROCESS 3: Aligning actions around common results
Progress marker 3.4: Jointly monitor priority actions as per the
Common Results Framework
Final score Last year's data used
4 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
The GOZ and its development partners conducted joint monitoring of the implementation of the Food
and Nutrition security policy.The Food and Nutrition Information monitoring system was revamped to
create a central repository of food and nutrition security data. The system is multisectoral in nature
and collates data from multiple sources and multiple levels. The Near real time monitoring system
continues to be utilised within the stunting reduction programme for some districts.
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PROCESS 3: Aligning actions around common results
Progress marker 3.5: Evaluate the implementation of actions to
understand, achieve and sustain nutrition impact
Final score Last year's data used
3 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
A knowledge management hub was formulated which compiles, collates and consolidates data,
information into knowledge products that are then shared widely. Information sharing has been a
strong point with ZIMVAC results shared widely at all levels. The need to share academic and
research products was prioritised and preliminary work commenced to establish a sharing platform.
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Zimbabwe
PROCESS 3: Aligning actions around common results
SUMMARY: Aligning actions around common results
Please describe overall achievements, positive developments, key challenges and suggestions for
improvement towards bringing people together in the same space seen the past year (April 2018 - April
2019). Note that this section will be used to draft your individual country profiles in the SUN Movement
annual progress report.
It is acknowledged that the National Nutrition Strategy which is the common results framework has
reached the end of it\'s tenure and as such has impacted alignment of long-term plans and initiatives. In
addition, existing economic blueprints/strategies are not explicitly nutrition sensitive.However, the
Nutrition Strategy remains in use, until the revision process is completed. Nutrition actions and
interventions were well aligned with the CRF. There is deliberate effort to ensure assessments provide
the necessary evidence to inform programming. Actions at national and sub-national level are aligned to
the CRF, and provide a platform form for joint implementation and monitoring. Information sharing has
largely improved with the operationalization of the integrated food and nutrition information system. In
addition, the knowledge management hub provides a central repository to churn out knowledge
products that will influence future actions. The major recommendation revolves around the urgent
review of the National Nutrition Strategy and developement of a Multisectoral National Nutrition
Strategic Plan, and to further decimate the monitoring and evaluation framework to allow for tracking of
action plans and attribute sector contribution to the multisectoral action. Priority Actions Review the
National Nutrition Strategy Develop a multi-sectoral Common Result Framework Strengthen sector
reporting aligned to CRF
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PROCESS 4: Financial tracking and resource mobilisation
Progress marker 4.1: Cost and assess the financial feasibility of
the CRF
Final score Last year's data used
2 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
We have costed plans within sectors but there is lack of a costed national plan that encompasses all
the actions that the various sectors are implementing. There are plans to develop a Multi-sectoral
National Nutrition Strategy that will facilitate the implementation of both nutrition specific and
nutrition sensitive actions that will be costed.
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PROCESS 4: Financial tracking and resource mobilisation
Progress marker 4.2: Track and report on financing for nutrition
Final score Last year's data used
2 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
The country is still not tracking the expenditure on nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive budgeting
especially from the national government budget. Other development partners report on their
spending but there is no specific tracking of nutrition spending.
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PROCESS 4: Financial tracking and resource mobilisation
Progress marker 4.3: Scale up and align resources including
addressing financial shortfalls
Final score Last year's data used
3 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
The Government has realigned resources and channeled the resources towards responding to
emergencies such as Cyclone Idai which also included programming on Nutrition. Partners have
increased their support to both nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive interventions within various
sectors based on current evidence generated during various assessments such as ZimVAC and Crop
and Livestock Assessments.
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PROCESS 4: Financial tracking and resource mobilisation
Progress marker 4.4: Turn pledges into disbursements
Final score Last year's data used
3 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
During the response to the Cyclone Idai, Government, development partners and the private sector
pledged towards the response to the disaster. The resources that were pledged were distributed to
the affected communities and these included resources to address nutrition challenges. However, the
timely disbursement of resources for programming remains a challenge for both the government and
development partners. The country is facing economic challenges which result in the late
disbursement of resources. The Donors also have systems and processes that they have to follow in
terms of disbursement which might result in the lack of alignment with Government timelines.
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PROCESS 4: Financial tracking and resource mobilisation
Progress marker 4.5: Ensure predictability of multi-year funding
to sustain implementation results and nutrition impact
Final score Last year's data used
2 Yes
Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the past
year
Donors have long-term multi-year funded plans which are focused on specific issues which are
difficult to re-align. However, the Government has annual plans that are costed in the short-term and
are mostly reactionary but can also be realigned when necessary.
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SUMMARY: Financial tracking and Resource mobilisation
Please describe overall achievements, positive developments, key challenges and suggestions for
improvement towards bringing people together in the same space seen the past year (April 2018 - April
2019). Note that this section will be used to draft your individual country profiles in the SUN Movement
annual progress report.
Good response in emergency situations including humanitarian assistance by both government and
partners including the private sector. There has been commitment of Government and in-country
stakeholders to provide funding towards nutrition. Key challenges -Lack of a costed multi-sectoral and
multi-year plan that includes the contribution of all stakeholders on their key nutrition actions -The
country is facing economic challenges that result in it not adequately funding some activities -Lack of
infrastructure and systems to perform timeous financial tracking Suggestions for improvement -The
Government needs to develop a multi-year strategy that is predictable and fundable -When drafting the
multi-sectoral nutrition plan, all stakeholders have to be involved including the costing stage and the
plan should include indicators to be tracked. -Improve PPPs that promote nutrition and encourage
investment in nutrition from the private sector -Set up infrastructure and mechanisms to track budgets
allocated to nutrition -There is need for high-level advocacy and lobbying to advocate for more
resources to be channeled towards nutrition
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Outcome marker
Scaling up nutrition-specific interventions
Final score: 3
Scaling up nutrition-sensitive interventions
Final score: 3
Outcome marker summary: Scaling up nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive
interventions
The ministry of health continued with IYCF training for health workers in institutions and extension
workers in the community.Management of acute and moderate malnutrition continued in health
facilities. Provision of micronutrients at community and facility levels( vitamin A , micronutrients
powders for children and IFA). A high level sectoral sensitisation meeting was heal in order to come
up with nutrition-sensitive response plans to prevailing food and nutrition security issues. Data
collection,synthesis and dissemination done through the MSP which in a way helps in including
nutrition-sensitive.
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SUN Business Network
Does the country have a network, forum or platform where the private sector coordinates
their nutrition actions?
1.
Yes
If yes, what is the name of this network, forum or platform?
2.
SUN business network
If yes, what is the name and contact details of the convener?
3.
Name: SUN Focal point Email: gkembo@fnc.org.zw
If yes, does it have a strategy developed and aligned with the national nutrition plan?
4.
No
If yes, does it have funding secured for at least the next 6 months?
5.
No
If the country has not established a network, forum or platform, does the multi-stakeholder
platform work with the private sector/businesses, at large?
6.
Not applicable as a Network has been established
Is the role of the private sector defined or included in the national nutrition action plan?
7.
Yes
Overall summary of progress achieved or challenges over the past year (April 2018 to April
2019)
The sugar, salt and cooking oils industry and some milling companies are abiding with the
8. fortification act of mandatory fortification.Business sector participated in learn-and-show
activities like the LFSP programme(by showcasing their biofortified products) and the World
breastfeeding week commemorations(by hosting a seminar on workplace nutrition and
sponsoring the national event). Challenges The diverse nature of the business sector and the
need to prioritise against militating policy environment.
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Key contributions of the private sector/businesses towards the
SUN Movement strategic objectives in 2018-2019
Contributions to Process 1
Bringing people together in the same space for action
The businesses were part of the quarterly SUN network meetings at national level. They also
participated in the food fortification taskforce meeting. The bio-fortification work has roped in the
private sector for uptake and development of products for the market.
Contributions to Process 2
Ensuring a coherent policy and legal framework
The sugar, salt and cooking oils industry and some milling companies are abiding with the
fortification act of mandatory fortification. Although more work is required to update or develop
policies in line with nutritional labelling and food safety among other issues.
Contributions to Process 3
Aligning actions around common results
The fortification taskteam is working in line with the Food Fortification Act though robust monitoring
is required to check on quality and adherence. Business sector participated in learn-and-show
activities like the LFSP programme(by showcasing their products) and the World breastfeeding week
commemorations(by hosting a seminar on workplace nutrition and sponsoring the national event).
Contributions to Process 4
Financial tracking and resource mobilisation
no standalone SBN strategy is in place and funding for engagement of the business sector was
sourced as part of the main SUN networks coordination.
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SUN Civil Society Network
Does the country have a network, forum or platform where the private sector coordinates
their nutrition actions?
1.
Yes
If yes, what is the name of this network, forum or platform?
2.
Zimbabwe Civil Society Organisation for Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance(ZCSOSUNA)
If yes, what is the name and contact details of the convener?
3.
Name: Zombe Kudakwashe Email: nutritionist.zombe@gmail.com
If the country has not established a network, forum or platform, does the multi-stakeholder
platform work with civil society, at large?
4.
Not applicable as a Network has been established
Please explain:
5.
This section is not applicable
Overall summary of progress achieved or challenges over the past year (April 2018 to April
2019)
They achievements from its multi pronged activities are listed below 1) Convened multi-
stakeholder nutrition engagement meetings with members of parliament from both the senior
and junior house and officials from sectors relevant to nutrition - Ministry of Health and Child
Care, other SUN Networks and the media. 2) Made public calls for the government to invest in
nutrition on national radio and television as well as in the local newspapers 3) Strengthened
citizen voice on nutrition issues through radio talk shows discussions 4) Generated evidence
6. on the need for good nutrition governance (reporting and transparency) on nutrition for
growth commitments of 2013 and future nutrition commitments. The alliance developed a
commitment tracker to be used in monitoring progress made in honoring future nutrition
commitments 5) Held revitalization engagement meetings for SUN CSO members and
partners at sub national level by supporting regional members meetings. 6) Made submissions
calling for the government of Zimbabwe to increase its investment in nutrition during public
budget consultation meetings that were organised by parliament. The main challenge being
faced by the CSA is local financial support for the implementation of its activities. Support is
coming from outside the country through SUN partners and the channel may be sustainable in
future.
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Key contributions of civil society towards the SUN Movement
strategic objectives in 2018-2019
Contributions to Process 1
Bringing people together in the same space for action
The Zimbabwe Civil Society Organisations Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance (ZCSOSUNA) continued to
strengthen coordination structures for food and nutrition security interventions at both national and
sub national levels over the reporting period. Some of the key contributions under process 1, include
the successful country launch of the East and Southern Africa budget analysis report on the 18th of
September 2018. The launch brought together representatives from various sectors which include
National Nutrition Unit - Ministry of Health and Child Care, Zimbabwe Nutrition Association,
Parliamentarians, Journalists, SUN UN Network, SUN Research and Academia Platform and civil
society organisations and its aim was to highlight the need for increased domestic investment in
nutrition.Below are some of the links published by journalists who attended the meeting. 1)
https://healthtimes.co.zw/2018/09/20/zim-needs-strong-domestic-funding-for-nutrition-civil-society/
2) https://spiked.co.zw/tag/stunting-high-in-east-and-southern-africa/ On another occasion the
alliance organised an engagement meeting in June 2018 with members of parliament who sit in the
parliamentary portfolio committee on health and child care. The meeting which brought experts from
the Food and Nutrition Council, UNICEF and Civil Society to share findings of the 2018 National
Nutrition Survey Findings was also attended by representatives from the parliament of Zimbabwe
research team. Kindly follow the link below to read more about this engagement meeting. 1)
https://www.panafricanvisions.com/2018/investments-nutrition-fosters-economic-growth/
ZCSOSUNA also hosted a series of 60, 10 minute radio talk shows at Radio Zimbabwe, ZiFM, Capitalk
FM and Power FM from the 6th to the 28th of June 2018. The shows reached more than 2 million
citizens a day and were aimed at raising awareness among citizens on how malnutrition is affecting
individuals in the country. Presenters during the discussions were brought from the Food and
Nutrition Council, National Nutrition Department and Civil Society Groups. Follow the link below to
hear one of the interviews in which its national coordinator was calling the government to increase its
domestic investment in nutrition. 1) http://www.suncivilsociety.com/en/knowledge/81 The alliance
also aired an advert on the national television for 5 days that is from the 10th to the 14th of September
2018 during prime time viewing. The video was a public call for the government to consider investing
in nutrition as a means of human and economic growth in the country. Here is the link to the advert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikh0azhYgzw&feature=youtu.be ZCSOSUNA also revitalized
scaling up nutrition coordination structures at sub national level in Manicaland, Midlands, Bulawayo
and Harare on the 18th of July, 11th of October, 15th October and 26th of November 2019 respectively.
The meetings brought together members from civil society groups, SUN UN network and ministers of
the state office to share their experiences in the fight against malnutrition in all its forms. The
Manicaland meeting resulted in the development of a nutrition commitment tracker which will be
used by CSA members in monitoring commitments at four levels namely -policy, financial, impact and
program. In another meeting in Bindura in September 2018, the alliance brought together junior
parliamentarians, officials from the ministry of primary and secondary education and members who sit
in the provincial Food and Nutrition Security Committee at a junior parliament debate to
commemorate the 2018 World Breastfeeding Week.
Contributions to Process 2
Ensuring a coherent policy and legal framework
Being informed by the key findings of the National Nutrition Survey of 2018 which revealed that 12% of
households that were interviewed had heard about fortified foods in the country and of these 64%
could identify them on the market. ZCSOSUNA held 4 sensitization radio talk shows at national radio
stations namely Power FM, Capitalk FM, ZiFM and Radio Zimbabwe. The presenter for these
particular radio discussions Mr Dexter Chagwena is an expert in the food fortification and actively
participated during the rolling out of the intervention in the country. These shows were a sign of
commitment from the civic society towards the implementation of the food fortification strategy and
the statutory instrument 120 of 2016.
Contributions to Process 3
Aligning actions around common results
Civil Society Organisations ranging from National and International organisations such as Save the
Children, CARE, Nutrition Action Zimbabwe and ADRA as well as local community based
organisations such as Rural Enterprise Trust of Zimbabwe and YAPWE among the other 119 members
who constitute the alliance have been supporting national efforts in the following inter linked areas to
enhance nutrition status of citizens of Zimbabwe - nutrition surveys, health system interventions that
address malnutrition such as micro-nutrient supplementation in pregnant women and children 6-59
months, IMAM and IYCF, scaling up of multi-sectoral community based model for addressing food
and nutrition insecurity, water, sanitation, hygiene interventions and nutrition capacity building
interventions.
Contributions to Process 4
Financial tracking and resource mobilisation
With support from the Scaling Up Nutrition Research and Academia Platform, the alliance conducted
a study to analyse government\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s progress in honoring the Nutrition for Growth
Commitments of 2013. A detailed report and policy brief has been produced and shared with key
stakeholders and partners in nutrition in the country. In addition to that several engagement meetings
have been held with the intention of ensuring increased domestic investment in nutrition. On the 15th
of July 2018, the alliance published a press release titled Investing in Nutrition: A call for immediate
action in Zimbabwe in one of the daily newspapers, The Herald. In addition to that 3 CSO members
made submissions during the 2019 national budget consultation meetings which were organised by
the parliamentary portfolio committee on health and child care.
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SUN Donor Network
Does the country have a network, forum or platform where donors coordinate their nutrition
actions?
1.
In progress
If yes, what is the name of this network, forum or platform?
2.
SUN DONOR NETWORK
If yes, what is the name and contact details of the convener?
3.
Name: EU at present; will formally communicate change. Email:
michele.SCHIVO@eeas.europa.eu
If the country has not established a network, forum or platform, does the multi-stakeholder
platform work with donors, at large?
4.
Not applicable as a Network has been established
Please explain:
5.
n/a
Overall summary of progress achieved or challenges over the past year (April 2018 to April
2019)
As part of our IATI commitments, DFID publishes annual assessments of programmes online
to DevTracker. Please refer to uploaded reports for details on multi-donor and EU-funded
6. work. Key challenges are around finding time to meet and systematise an approach to
aligning donor action on nutrition. More concerted effort will occur over 2020-2021, including
a drive to expand membership to the broader donor community in the country. Donors are
investing in Zimbabwe\'s health and agriculture sectors to improve nutrition status of
Zimbabweans. This includes bringing forward key innovations such as dietary guidelines, food
tables and biofortified crops. Much programme work supports policy development more
broadly which will create more sustainable outcomes for food and nutrition.
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Key contributions of donors towards the SUN Movement strategic
objectives in 2018-2019
Contributions to Process 1
Bringing people together in the same space for action
The European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe officially still stand as the donor convenor, in close partnership
with USAID and DFID. However, the decision is now to hand over to other donors to play the convening role. An
official hand over of this responsibility shall be communicated to FNC, as agreed among the current members
first. Specific meetings on an ad hoc basis, but targeted coordination is not the present ambition. The current
activities focus on building a community on mainstreaming nutrition into broader programming. This is achieved
through different mechanisms: Sharing respective programme and policy information face to face or email;
developing agreed understandings of policy and programming needs in Zimbabwe; and, in the shifting donor
representative community, establishing who should be kept in the loop on nutrition targeted or nutrition
sensitive activities. Plans to establish more regular meetings and/or to more actively use email/remote working
to communicate and share information. DFID and the EU are joint donors to pooled funding programmes in
Zimbabwe such as ZRBF and HDF. This automatically brings those donors together for joint action. DFID, EU and
USAID all fund resilience programming in Zimbabwe that relates to nutrition. More alignment around pipeline
programming will be useful as donors review their country portfolios.
Contributions to Process 2
Ensuring a coherent policy and legal framework
DFID, EU and USAID align to Government of Zimbabwe policies and legal frameworks as appropriate for each
respective funding portfolio. For example, DFID and EU currently support ministries in policy or strategy
formulation through ZRBF (both) and LFSP (DFID) programmes. Through FAO under the LFSP programme, DFID
is enabling coordination efforts across the food and agriculture sectors to operationalise the National Agriculture
Policy Framework. The NAPF includes pillars on food and nutrition. The EU is supporting critical work to develop
dietary guidelines bespoke to Zimbabwe.
Contributions to Process 3
Aligning actions around common results
Common results need review and new agreement. Guidance from the SUN secretariat on what types of common
results or indicators are used by other donor networks would be helpful.
Contributions to Process 4
Financial tracking and resource mobilisation
DFID’s main nutrition-related programmes include: • LFSP programme (GBP 68m, 2013-2021) supports nutrition
education, diversified crop and livestock production, horticulture practice, and introduction of biofortified crops.
. • SRHS health programme (GBP 120m, 2017-2022) is facilitating improved maternal, newborn, child and
adolescent health and nutrition services. Through SRHS, DFID contributes to the multi-donor HDF (together with
EU and other donors) and specifically provides funding for Vitamin A and micronutrient supplementation,
emergency nutrition response for SAM/MAM alongside capacity building for Village Health Workers and related
health infrastructure. Some of this work was scaled up in 2019 to meet increased need after Idai including
through additional funds released through the DEC. UK ODA funding is supporting the Fleming Fund to assess
capacity to address antimicrobial resistance in Zimbabwe. EU programmes: • EUR 3m (UNICEF – FAO contract)
for nutrition specific intervention (3-year programme ending 12/2019) focused on improving nutrition
governance, integration of nutrition into the agriculture agenda, support scientific evidence building for
nutrition, National Food Dietary Guidelines USAID programmes: USAID invests in both nutrition specific and
nutrition sensitive type interventions through their work in ENSURE and Amalima (Feed the Future initiatives) as
well as the Crop and Livestock development programmes. Multi-donor initiatives: • ZRBF - Zimbabwe Resilience
Building Fund - (USD 80m 2015-2021) is a nutrition- sensitive programme which includes promotion of improved
diet practices, diversified agricultural production (gardening, drought-resistant crops, etc.) and WASH.
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UN Network for SUN
Does the country have a network, forum or platform where the United Nations coordinate
their nutrition actions?
1.
Yes
If yes, what is the name of this network, forum or platform?
2.
UN Network for SUN
If yes, what is the name and contact details of the convener?
3.
Name: Laylee Moshiri Email: lmoshiri@unicef.org
If the country has not established a network, forum or platform, does the multi-stakeholder
platform work with the United Nations, at large?
4.
Not applicable as a Network has been established
Please explain:
5.
n/a
Overall summary of progress achieved or challenges over the past year (April 2018 to April
2019)
6. The UNN in Zimbabwe has expanded in both membership and scope, and there is greater
cohesion and collaboration within the network. The network operated largely as joint unit in
supporting coordinated nutrition activities led by the government. Thus there is mutual
respect and accountability between the UNN and the Government. Financial tracking remains
a key challenge for which technical support is required from the SUN secretariat.
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