Established in July 2013, the National Nutrition Committee (NNC) is the multi-sectoral platform (MSP) for Lao PDR. The NNC is led by the Vice-Prime Minister, which is a testament to the high level commitment towards improving nutrition for the Lao people. It brings together representatives from four ministries, sectors, departments and agencies. The NNC is supported by a functional Secretariat housed in the Department of Hygiene Health Promotion in the Ministry of Health.
The NNC meets quarterly under the umbrella of the Government led team and the National Food & Nutrition Security Technical Working Group. The meetings help to ensure effective coordination and collaboration for food and nutrition at the national level. At the decentralised level: three Provincial Nutrition Committees and six District Nutrition Committees have been established. Lao PDR aims to expand the MSP mechanism to other provinces and districts to improve coordination of nutrition programming at all levels to reach the most vulnerable populations.
The Development Partners (DP) Nutrition Group encompasses nearly 28 representatives from United Nations (UN) agencies, donors and civil society organisations. UNICEF and the European Union are the co-convenors of the DP Nutrition Group. The SUN Civil Society Alliance in Lao PDR is a longstanding and active member of the MSP.
Last updated: October 2015
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