College of Agriculture, Food and Climate Science

Department of Food Science and Postharvest Technology

Course Title: Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture(NaRM442)

By: Eshetie Gelagay (MSc in Food Process Engineering)

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 Introduction

 Multi-sectoral coordination is a strategic objective aimed at enhancing

the nutritional impact at the grassroots level through the concerted
efforts of various sectors.
 Nutrition is influenced by multifaceted factors, requiring equally powerful,
multi-sectoral, and multi-stakeholder actions.
 The Federal Ministry of Health in Ethiopia is mandated to coordinate the
National Nutrition Programme II (NNP II), while the Seqota Declaration
aims to end child undernutrition by 2030 through the collaboration of 11
ministries and development partners.

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 Multi-Sectoral Nature of Nutrition

Nutrition is multi-dimensional and multi-sectoral, requiring

individual, institutional, and system-level capacities for
effective interventions. Successful implementation depends
on:

 Vertical coherence: Within sectors and institutions.

 Horizontal coherence: Across sectors and stakeholders.

The National Nutrition Programme II (NNP II) provides a

common structure for multi-sectoral coordination in Ethiopia.

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 7.3. The Ethiopian National Nutrition Program (NNP)
The NNP is a national multi-sectoral program aimed at improving the
country's nutritional status. NNP II, launched in December 2016, aligns with
the second Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP II) and will run until 2020.
Key sectors involved include health, agriculture, education, water, and
women and child affairs.
Strategic Objectives of NNP II:
1. Improve the nutritional status of women (15–49 years) and adolescents
(10–19 years).
2. Improve the nutritional status of infants, young children, and children
under 5 years.
3. Enhance nutrition service delivery for communicable and non-
communicable diseases.
4. Strengthen nutrition-sensitive interventions across sectors.
5. Improve multi-sectoral coordination By
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 7.4. Roles and Responsibilities of Various Sectors
The National Nutrition Coordination Body (NNCB) oversees the NNP II, with similar structures at
regional, Woreda, and Kebele levels. Thirteen sectors are involved in implementing the NNP II,
each with specific roles (see Figure 7.1 and Table 7.1).
Figure 7.1: Sectors Involved in Nutrition Program Implementation
 Health  Water, Irrigation, and Energy
 Agriculture and Natural Resources 
Government Communication
 Livestock and Fishery  Youth and Sport
 Industry  Disaster and Risk Management
 Trade  Labor and Social Affairs
 Women and Children
 Education
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Table 7.1: Major Roles and Responsibilities of Sectors
Sector Roles and Responsibilities
Strengthen community-level linkages for maternal and child
Health
nutrition.
Promote nutrient-dense crops, bio-fortified foods, and
Agriculture & Natural Resources
nutrition-sensitive agriculture.
Increase access to animal-sourced foods and improve post-
Livestock & Fishery
harvest practices.
Raise awareness on nutrition standards for locally
Industry
manufactured foods.
Ensure quality and safety of imported foods and promote
Trade
fortified foods.
Increase access to safe water, irrigation, and renewable
Water, Irrigation & Energy
energy.
Government Communication Promote healthy dietary practices through media.
Youth & Sport Support income-generating initiatives for vulnerable groups.
Disaster Risk Management Strengthen early warning systems for food and nutrition.
Labor & Social Affairs Implement gender-sensitive social safety nets in urban areas.
Mainstream gender equality in nutrition programs and
Women & Children
engage women’s groups.
Scale up school feeding programs and school health
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 7.5. Role of Agriculture and Livestock Sector in NNP II
The agriculture and livestock sectors are critical for ensuring food
availability and accessibility. Key responsibilities include:
 Promoting diverse food production through market development and
homestead gardening.
 Implementing programs like the Agriculture Growth Program (AGP)
and Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP).
Mainstreaming nutrition security in the GTP II

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 7.6. Strengthening Multi-Sectoral Coordination
Effective multi-sectoral coordination requires:
•Strong political will and resource allocation.
•Joint assessments, planning, and program reviews.
•Improved monitoring and evaluation systems.
•Capacity building for institutions and professionals.
•Engagement with the private sector and communities.
Proven Measures to Strengthen Coordination:
1.Increase political commitment and funding for nutrition programs.
2.Support joint planning and gap analyses between sectors.
3.Strengthen systems for monitoring and evaluation.
4.Build institutional and professional capacity.
5.Promote stakeholder engagement around national nutrition goals.
6.Document and disseminate best practices.
7.Engage the private sector in nutrition communication and marketing.

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