The Kyrgyz Republic has received the government’s commitment for nutrition at the highest level and has made significant progress in bringing different stakeholders together. Institutions such as the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture and Melioration, the Kyrgyz Association of Salt Producers, Association of Millers, the Association of Village Health Committees as well as the National Centre on Mother and Child Health are currently working to improve nutrition amongst the population.
A multi-sectoral platform is yet to be institutionalised although development partners are working effectively together to develop coordination mechanisms in cooperation with other networks.
In comparison to the previous year, the participation of multiple stakeholders has increased significantly, in particular an increase in members from civil society and academia. Politicians at the executive level have been engaged and regional representatives are involved in the different processes. However, there is a need to decentralise the coordination structure to regional and provincial levels. The absence of an advocacy and communication strategy is a challenge if there is to be stronger progress in influencing relevant policy and decision makers to allocate resources for nutrition.
The Civil Society Network has been established, while efforts are underway to establish academia and business networks. The regulation for the Civil Society Alliance had been approved and a governing body elected. The Civil Society Alliance has accelerated its advocacy efforts and has brought together more than 40 non-commercial organisations and individuals across the country. The mapping of civil society and non-commercial organisations is in progress (65% completed).
Last updated: October 2015
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