On 6 June 2011, the Republic of Senegal joined the SUN Movement with a letter of commitment from the Prime Minister. At the time, Senegal had established the “Cellule de Lutte contre la Malnutrition” (CLM) which was housed in the Office of the President and was coordinating all nutrition relevant projects and overseeing policy implementation. The CLM had prepared a National Nutrition Policy and Five Yearly Strategic Plan. In addition, the National Agricultural Investment Program (2011 – 2015) focuses on poverty reduction and integrates impact indicators on food security and nutrition.
An institutional analysis of the Fighting Malnutrition Unit (CLM) has been conducted, as part of the evaluation of the institutional and organisational capacities of the nutrition sector in Senegal. Consideration is being given to revising the CLM mandate. The CLM makes regular monitoring visits to the field and progress reports are produced regularly. The CLM regional monitoring committees are up and running. 10 of the 14 existing civil society platforms have now been decentralised. A meeting of the government platform, four statutory meetings of the civil society platform and three meetings of the donor/UN platform have taken place over the reporting period. Discussions with the media, the private sector and academia have been held, with key actors from these groups helping to produce action plans for their respective sectors. A parliamentarian network for improved nutrition has been established, which has already participated in an advocacy session on nutrition, during Senegal’s 12th Parliamentary Session in April 2017, and during the awareness-raising day “United for Nutrition”, held in June 2016.
Last updated: November 2017
Last updated: December 2016
The donor/United Nations System platform is operational, with meetings being held every two months. It is working to sustain the membership and dynamism of certain members.The new Renewed Efforts against Child Hunger and undernutrition (REACH) initiative is working at mapping stakeholders on the ground to improve the synergy of actions and precisely identify needs. The Civil Society platform has progressed structurally, thanks to the support of the World Food Programme (WFP). An organisational model and a draft governance text are being drawn up for the platform. SUN process monitoring local committees have been installation at a regional level (14 committees for the 14 regions of Senegal).
The university platform and the private sector platform are currently being set up, with the support of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Canadian Cooperation Support Bureau (BACDI).
Last updated: October 2015
Studies have been conducted into the political evolution and political economy of nutrition, in the context of creating an investment framework for nutrition. An assessment of the legal, regulatory and institutional frameworks for nutrition and food security has been conducted. Various updates have taken place concerned the policy framework. Policies, norms and protocols for reproductive health and child survival were finalised in 2016. Discussions are underway to strengthen legislation on the marketing of breast-milk substitutes.
Last updated: November 2017
Last updated: December 2016
The process of revising the nutrition policy has begun under the leadership of the CLM. Senegal is currently reviewing its guidance document for nutrition development, which dates from 2001. Senegal has a national policy on food for infants and young children (ANJE) and has enacted the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes into its legislation. The ANJE strategy has been validated, as has the strategic plan for enriching foods.
A situational analysis is planned of nutrition and food security policies and programmes, with a view to creating the Civil Society Platform advocacy plan.
Last updated: October 2015
The Strategic Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Plan (PSMN) was finalised in 2016, following a participatory and inclusive process. Locally-elected officials have been involved in the process of producing the (PSMN). 12 sectoral action plans, to guide the implementation and role of actors, have been produced, with the support of UN agencies, donors, and civil society representatives.
Last updated: November 2017
Last updated: December 2016
Donors and Partners share the government’s vision, supporting the CLM and key ministries, as well as the government’s malnutrition and food insecurity response plan. The Civil Society Platform includes an associative project whose objectives and strategic guidelines are aligned with national priorities.
A monitoring and evaluation mechanism will also be set up to monitor the implementation of nutrition policy.
Last updated: October 2015
The Government’s budget allocation level towards nutrition remains stable. Resources made available by donors is deemed satisfactory, with the involvement of new actors, particularly Spanish and Japanese development cooperation partners. The 12 sectoral action plans produced within the context of the PSMN are all costed. The costs of nutrition-specific and sensitive interventions have been identified. The Government and the civil society platform are continuing advocacy for an increase in allocated resources, using an advocacy guide created by civil society.
Last updated: November 2017
Last updated: December 2016
The donors/United Nations System platform has provided technical and financial support for the implementation of the REACH and Global Alliance for Resilience (AGIR) initiatives in Senegal. It will also provide technical and financial support for the creation of the National Nutrition Policy. However, the absence of a CCR is preventing any real progress being made with process 4.
An advocacy plan to bring the State, local authorities, partners, civil society, etc., to allocate more financial resources to the nutrition and food security sectors is currently being developed under the civil society pilot project.
Last updated: October 2015
Abdoulaye Ka
National Coordinator of the Fight Against Malnutrition Unit (CLM - Cellule de Lutte contre la Malnutrition under the Prime Minister's Office)
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