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The members of the Permanent Technical Food and Nutrition Committee (CTPNA) actively participated in the national dialogue and Food Systems Summit, with some even acting as facilitators. The mapping of nutrition actors and actions is being updated to improve the coherence and performance of nutrition interventions. Each institution’s expenditure on nutrition has been identified through budget tracking, but improvements to the financial tracking system are needed. There is ongoing advocacy for the funding of activities under the PAINA 2022–2025, and also for the creation of a special nutrition fund. Regular applications are made to donors, whose support makes nutrition projects possible.

Two members of the CTPNA attended the SUN Movement workshop to build leadership in nutrition, and received technical assistance to carry out the budget tracking exercise and to mainstream nutrition into strategic plans. Regular SUN Movement discussions, webinars and conferences are held. The European Union and United Nations organizations that are members of the REACH initiative have launched the Training for Nutrition (FORMANUT) project to provide capacity-building for actors and communities, and to help achieve a lasting reduction in undernutrition. The scientific network facilitates knowledge-sharing through scientific days and round-table discussions.

The CNNA is a high-level body comprising 12 ministerial departments, which is hosted by the President’s Office and coordinates nutrition actions. The Government provides the CNNA with human resources. The focal points for the permanent food and nutrition sub-committees have been trained in the multisectoral approach and in joint programming, and there are multisectoral platforms at the provincial level. Networks hugely contribute to tackling malnutrition, and an inter-network action plan has been validated. The regular meetings of the CTPNA demonstrate the commitment of its members. The existing monitoring and evaluation mechanism needs improvement.