The nominations of the Minister Secretary-General of the presidency and his Councillor as political and technical focal points for the SUN Movement have made it possible to accelerate the Republic of Congo’s efforts in matters of nutrition during the course of the current year. The Focal Point regularly convenes meetings of the multisectoral technical cell, a forum for exchanges regarding the implementation of SUN Movement processes.
Although the multi-sectoral and multi-player platform is not yet formally in place, the strategic framework for the fight against malnutrition – for 2025 – provides for the creation of a National Council for the Fight against Malnutrition, which would have its own technical secretariat. The decree establishing the responsibilities, organisation and operation of this institution was finalised at the end of May 2015, after discussions with the various government sectors and other partners in a workshop. Work will now begin to have it officially adopted and promulgated.
Civil society, donors and United Nations agencies are supporting the SUN Movement processes and a joint planning unit is already in place, bringing together civil society, the government and United Nations agencies. Participation of the private sector in discussions needs to be improved. It is envisaged to create other networks able to support the government network.
Last updated: October 2015
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