Enhancing Households’ and Pupils’ Access to Nutritionally Adequate Diets and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Madagascar - GCP/MAG/093/JPN
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Madagascar loses between 7 percent and 14.5 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) each year because of chronic malnutrition and hunger, critically affecting the optimal development of the child as well as the development of the country. In this context, there are key challenges, such as diets that are not balanced or diversified and school meals that do not provide enough nutrition. In addition, the neglect of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) practices is directly linked to a high percentage of child mortality and is one of the key causes for high stunting levels in Madagascar. The project was implemented in Amoron’i Mania region to contribute to reducing chronic malnutrition among its population. It also aimed to improve community access to healthy and nutrient-rich food and WASH services and enhance infrastructure at community, school, health centre and community site levels.