Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN) commits to combat malnutrition in all its form in Benin

The private agri-businesses play a pivotal role in addressing malnutrition across the world, including in Benin. Precisely so as the nutritional situation in Benin looks stark for children under 5, women aged 15 to 49, and adolescents. Chronic malnutrition remains a major problem, as at least one in three children under five suffer from stunting (growing too short for their age). In addition, wasting, with their weight too low for their age, and underweight remain a concern, affecting 8.3% and 21% of children under 5 respectively[1]. Among women aged 15-49, 11% are underweight.

Therefore, to further accelerate the reduction of malnutrition in the country, the government of Benin, alongside partners like the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), and CARE through the CAtalyzing Strengthened policy aCtion for heAlthy Diets and resiliencE (CASCADE) project, officially launched Benin's SUN Business Network (SBN). And unveiled its 2024-2029 strategy paper, as part of its commitment to combating malnutrition and food insecurity in the country.

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