Support the Implementation of SADC Food and Nutrition Security Strategy 2015-2025 - TCP/SFS/3703
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The Southern African Development Community is made up of 16 Member States The region continues to battle against the triple burden of malnutrition undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and overnutrition The principal causes of malnutrition are inadequate diet and diseases such as HIV and non communicable diseases According to the Joint Malnutrition Estimates of 2021 all countries in the region are classified as having high or very high levels of stunting Wasting and overweight are also of public health concern, with six countries having wasting at above 5 percent and three countries having overweight at above 10 percent Food insecurity is prevalent According to the SADC synthesis report for 2021 based on data submitted by ten countries in the region, around 47 6 million people are food insecure Because of the high level of food insecurity, most diets are cereal based and limited in dietary diversity The lack of diversity has also contributed to the high levels of micronutrient deficiencies in the region All countries have over 20 percent prevalence and many are off track according to the Global Nutrition Report The consequences of malnutrition include restricted physical and cognitive development of individuals, often leading to poor social and economic development Governments have a responsibility to create an enabling environment that encourages consumers to make healthy food choices and access high quality diets, thereby reducing healthcare costs and improving productivity and economic development In recognition of the importance of an integrated approach, SADC developed a Food and Nutrition Security Strategy 2015 2025 to support SADC Member States in addressing food insecurity and malnutrition The FNSS was endorsed and adopted by the SADC Council of Ministers in August 2014 This project was implemented within the larger framework of the SADC FNSS, based on the gaps identified by the Member States.