The decree instituting the National Multisectoral Nutrition Committee (CNMN), as envisaged under the SUN Movement, is awaiting the Prime Minister’s signature. CNMN is expected to advise, take decisions, monitor and assess any questions on nutrition, under the authority of a focal point from the President’s Office.
The CNMN comprises focal points from seven ministries, representatives of civil society, research, United Nations agencies and the Federation of Congolese Enterprises. An annual plan has been set out for 2015 under the term “roadmap” to guide the team in charge of the coordination of nutrition during the intervening period. Negotiations are under way to step up the private sector’s commitment, while the decentralisation of coordination structures in the provinces ad regions has been identified as a priority.
Lastly, the platforms of the United Nations, donors and civil society have made their networks official at the central level, by setting out terms of reference and annual work plans, which have enabled them to become operational and to see the number of their members continue to swell. There are also networks of researchers and of members of parliament, but these are not official yet.
Last updated: October 2015
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