The Multi-sectoral Food and Nutritional Security Platform (PMSAN) has existed since 2013 and was institutionalised by presidential decree in February 2014. It unites various stakeholders (ministries, international organisations, civil society, research, technical and financial partners) in several coordination structures: steering committee, SUN/REACH secretariat, a select committee and 10 technical working groups. The Focal Point is the deputy head of the Cabinet of the second Vice-President. This architecture has proven its utility and vitality at the national level, even if it is important to note that the annual action plans and follow-up evaluation frameworks should help to strengthen and maintain the commitment of all participants. It is also a priority to decentralise it.
REACH facilitates the coordination of the United Nations and the European Union – the donor coordinator – in sending on the nutritional information, as well as coordinating the PMSAN among other donors. The civil society network of the SUN Movement, which has an executive committee and a secretariat, was launched in January 2015 under the distinguished patronage of the First Lady. Terms of reference are ready for the establishment of networks for scientists and for the private sector.
Last updated: October 2015
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