Revolutionising multi-sectoral nutrition policy: Insights from the Ethiopian National Information Platform for Nutrition (NiPN) approach

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dc.creatorZerfu, Taddese Alemu
dc.creatorTareke, Amare Abera
dc.creatorGenye, Tirsit
dc.creatorBayable, Melaku
dc.creatorMuleta, Anbissa
dc.creatorGetu, Zekarias
dc.creatorNegese, Tarekegn
dc.creatorDarsene, Hiwot
dc.creatorTessema, Bedassa
dc.creatorMolla, Dejen Tesfaw
dc.creatorHalala, Yoseph
dc.creatorZewdu, Frezer
dc.creatorSinamo, Sisay
dc.creatorTsegaye, Daniel
dc.creatorNeu, Ingo
dc.creatorMirsaidova, Manzura
dc.creatorSarkar, Archana
dc.creatorTessema, Masresha
dc.creatorHafebo, Aregash Samuel
dc.date2024-10-18
dc.date2024-10-22T15:02:37Z
dc.date2024-10-22T15:02:37Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T15:37:38Z
dc.descriptionThe global nutrition and food security crisis, characterised by troubling trends in various forms of malnutrition ranging from hunger to obesity, has significantly worsened [1,2]. In 2021 and 2022, nearly one-third of the global population faced moderate to severe food insecurity, underscoring a persistent challenge in accessing healthy and sustainable diets [1,3]. This decline in diet quality has led to a surge in malnutrition, with obesity and diet-related noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) reaching epidemic proportions [4–6]. Despite the implementation of numerous nutrition policies and interventions, many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) continue to grapple with food and nutrition security issues, posing a significant threat to vulnerable populations [3,7]. Food insecurity is particularly evident among the poor, with women and children in rural areas being the most affected [1,2,8]. In 2022 alone, an alarming 230 million children under the age of five experienced some form of malnutrition. Specifically, 148 million (22.3%) were stunted, 45 million (6.8%) were wasted, and 37 million (5.6%) were overweight [1,9,10]. Stunting and wasting were more prevalent in rural areas, while overweight was somewhat more common in urban settings. In Ethiopia, the latest national survey showed that 37% of children under five were stunted, 11% were wasted, and 22% were underweight [11]. Evidence-based approaches and effective programming are essential in tackling these persistent nutrition challenges and improving outcomes. These methods address policy gaps and are cost-effective in resource-poor settings. Recognising the importance of evidence-based policy, driven by political and accountability demands, helps raise awareness and guide decision-making through multisectoral collaboration. However, more evidence does not always mean better policies, as cognitive and institutional factors can hinder effective use. Emphasising knowledge translation in nutrition research is crucial [12], yet many studies focus only on policy formulation, neglecting the systematic analysis of implementation. This highlights the need to address the impact of research on policy and programme execution.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/155477
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/109856
dc.languageen
dc.publisherInternational Society of Global Health
dc.rightsOpen Access
dc.sourceZerfu, Taddese Alemu; Tareke, Amare Abera; Genye, Tirsit; Bayable, Melaku; Muleta, Anbissa; Getu, Zekarias; et al. 2024. Revolutionising multi-sectoral nutrition policy: Insights from the Ethiopian National Information Platform for Nutrition (NiPN) approach. Journal of Global Health 14: 03041. https://jogh.org/2024/jogh-14-03041
dc.subjectnutrition
dc.subjectfood security
dc.subjectobesity
dc.subjectmalnutrition
dc.subjectnon-communicable diseases
dc.subjectpoverty
dc.subjectrural areas
dc.subjectstunting
dc.subjectwasting disease (nutritional disorder)
dc.titleRevolutionising multi-sectoral nutrition policy: Insights from the Ethiopian National Information Platform for Nutrition (NiPN) approach
dc.typeJournal Article

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