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The participants of the dialogue identified several urgent actions to address child nutrition in Kanchanpur District. First, they emphasized the need for stronger collaboration among stakeholders, proposing a formal multi-stakeholder coordination platform to align efforts across health, agriculture, and social welfare. Nutrition related awareness and education programs/campaigns were seen as critical, with calls for continuous community sensitization and practical demonstrations to challenge harmful cultural practices and promote dietary diversity. Promotion of healthy food and feeding practic... Lire pluses through adequate availability of food crops in the community and discarding the production as well as consumption of unhealthy (junk) foods. Similarly, use of organic manure for the production of crops instead of use of harmful pesticides. The services related to nutrition should be improved through the enhancement and provision of quality service availability and accessibility. The health sector stakeholders should expand coverage of maternal, infant, and young child nutrition services, including breastfeeding promotion, complementary feeding counseling, micronutrient supplementation, growth monitoring, and management of acute malnutrition. At the same time, agriculture and food system stakeholders should promote the production, availability, and affordability of diverse and nutritious food. All stakeholders should strengthen nutrition information systems, regularly monitor nutrition indicators, and use data for timely decision-making and accountability. By working collaboratively and focusing on high-impact, nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions, stakeholders can accelerate progress in reducing all forms of malnutrition and enhancing the overall nutritional status of the community people. Lire moins

Two major issues identified were food insecurity and poor feeding practices. Therefore urgent actions require intensified education of caregivers on the importance on feeding the children adequately and timely. Further, sensitization on the importance of preserving enough foods for home consumption as opposed to sailing everything. In order to ensure that the is achieved, the nutrition volunteers will work together with the traditional leaders and other volunteers.

1.Governance and Welfare Support Ensure strong commitment and accountability from government officers in service delivery. Introduce transparent beneficiary selection processes, including involvement of external assessors to reduce bias and favoritism. Engage Samurdhi officers together with the community in selecting beneficiaries to improve fairness. Avoid misuse of funds by ensuring resources are allocated only for intended welfare purposes. Provide essential rations instead of cash or vouchers to ensure families receive necessary food and basic items, including sanitary products. Address al... Lire pluscohol-related issues through community awareness and control measures. Recognize and strengthen the role of women as key financial decision-makers within households. 2.Community and Livelihood Practices Encourage communities to utilize available local food resources and promote income-generating activities instead of relying solely on sharing existing food. Strengthen community resilience and self-sufficiency, especially during crisis situations. 3.School Food Environment Improve the taste and attractiveness of school meals while maintaining their nutritional quality. Introduce variety and colorful presentation of meals to increase children’s interest in healthy food. Regulate school canteens to ensure availability of nutritious options instead of mainly instant and fried foods. Promote the preparation of meals within schools where possible to ensure fresh and hygienic food. Encourage making nutritious food easily available, so children gradually develop healthier eating habits. 4.Student Food Habits and Behavior Motivate students, especially older children, to bring home-cooked meals instead of relying on money to buy food. Address peer comparison of lunch boxes, which influences unhealthy choices. Educate children on the benefits of traditional eating practices, such as eating with hands in primary school years. Develop a meal timetable or structured plan for schools. Lire moins

Participants committed to reviving and establishing nutrition gardens to support school feeding programmes and teach learners food production skills. They proposed growing vegetables, fruits, legumes, and rearing small livestock to improve dietary diversity. Schools also committed to increasing community engagement through School Development Committees to strengthen ownership and support for the programme. Some schools plan to seek assistance from development partners to improve food safety and hygiene standards. Participants emphasised the need for training, stronger monitoring systems, and i... Lire plusmproved infrastructure to support programme implementation. Lire moins

Participants identified several urgent actions to address child nutrition in Wa West. First, they emphasized the need for stronger collaboration among stakeholders, proposing a formal multi-stakeholder coordination platform to align efforts across health, agriculture, and social welfare. Nutrition education was seen as critical, with calls for continuous community sensitization and practical demonstrations to challenge harmful cultural practices and promote dietary diversity. Strengthening social protection programmes, such as expanding LEAP enrolment for vulnerable households, was prioritized... Lire plus to safeguard families during lean seasons. Participants also urged improvements in the School Feeding Programme, including removing political interference and ensuring consistent quality. Economic empowerment initiatives, like promoting income diversification, fish farming, and poultry keeping, were proposed to increase household resilience. Finally, operationalizing Home Science Committees and establishing school gardens were identified as practical steps to embed nutrition education and food production at the community level. These actions were framed as urgent, achievable, and requiring coordinated follow-through. Lire moins