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Participants highlighted the immediate need for nutrition awareness campaigns to educate the community on the significance of a balanced diet and the use of locally available resources. They proposed that these campaigns be conducted through community gatherings, local media, and school programs to maximize reach. To address limited access to nutritious food, participants suggested launching community-based training on home gardening techniques. This would enable families to cultivate fresh produce, ensuring a sustainable supply of nutritious food while reducing dependency on expensive market ... Lire plusalternatives. To address the preference for processed foods, participants proposed organizing workshops to teach practical food preparation techniques that maximize the nutritional value of locally grown foods. These workshops should include demonstrations and easy-to-implement recipes to encourage adoption. Participants stressed the importance of partnering with local NGOs and community groups to provide resources such as seeds, tools, and nutritional supplements. They suggested these partnerships could also deliver targeted interventions, such as fortified foods, to address specific deficiencies. In communities affected by conflict, participants proposed setting up conflict-resolution mechanisms and displacement support initiatives to enhance food security. Lire moins

There is need for enabling policy environment to curb barriers to livelihoods activities through agricultural farming. Advocacy for policies on market regulation: selling and marketing environment

1. Educación Alimentaria: Importancia de la educación: Los participantes reconocieron que la educación alimentaria es clave para cambiar hábitos. Consideraron que tanto las escuelas como los programas comunitarios deben jugar un rol más activo. “Entonces, sin embargo, uno cree, ¿verdad? Que el plato, mientras más lleno esté, más va a saciar a uno. No. No, en realidad lo que en verdad sacia es la proteína, o sea, que no tiene que ser el plato rebosante, pero si está bien balanceado, nos nutre y nos hace por más horas.” En este apartado se dialoga sobre las creencias culturales y... Lire plus aprendizajes que se tienen sobre lo que es considerado una alimentación sana y como esa percepción puede afectar directamente los hábitos alimenticios familiares Prácticas en el hogar: Muchos padres intentan educar a sus hijos en buenos hábitos alimenticios, pero enfrentan retos cuando los niños tienen acceso a alimentos ultraprocesados en las escuelas o con sus amigos. “Mis hijas tienen herencia por parte de su papá de cáncer, cáncer de seno, cáncer de útero. Sus tías casi todas han pasado por esos padecimientos. Y todo tiene que ver con la alimentación.” Ya en este aportado se hace un análisis sobre la relación entre la enfermedad y unos hábitos alimenticios no adecuados que sumados a antecedentes familiares podrían suponer una mayor afectación a la salud de todos. 2. Rol de las Instituciones: Las escuelas podrían integrar cursos sobre alimentación saludable y prohibir la venta de alimentos ultraprocesados en sus instalaciones. “No, yo por ejemplo sí tengo problemas, porque los niños míos son negociantes, comerciantes. Yo les puedo mandar un yogur, algo saludable, y ellos si no lo quieren comer, lo venden. Y con eso compran lo que quieren.” Apoyo de ONGs y el gobierno: Se destacó la importancia de programas gubernamentales como el Programa de Alimentación Escolar (PAE) y el papel de las ONGs en proporcionar talleres, información y asistencia alimentaria. Lire moins

1.Subsidy on agricultural inputs and shade nets to utilize on Climate Smart Agriculture 2.Improve capacity building on diversified food production 3.Empower communities on establishment of farmer groups, Nutrition Clubs 4.Land Reclamation management to have areas where the is collection of water for irrigation 5.Land to be reserved for farming, policies to be enforced on this regard

1. Mothers require adequate knowledge of what to eat and how to prepare food for their children. 2. The community needs more growth monitoring points to help identify malnourished children and initiate interventions before chronic malnutrition sets in. 3. Promotion of WASH programs 4. Mothers require cooking demonstrations to learn food preparation skills. 5. Families will engage in backyard gardens focusing on more Nutrient dense food products such as fortified potatoes (OFSP), Vitamin A- Maize,Soybeans and others to improve household-level food production 6. Families will diversify in crop p... Lire plusroduction to ensure food security. Lire moins

Participants identified urgent actions to address challenges in regulatory compliance, SME capacity building, and collaboration with food regulators, focusing on creating sustainable food systems and improving nutrition. 1. Simplifying Regulations Streamlining regulatory frameworks was emphasized, including reducing overlapping laws, digitalizing documentation, and simplifying licensing processes. Regulatory bodies were urged to align local standards with international benchmarks to enhance global competitiveness. Employing technically skilled personnel was proposed to improve regulatory enfor... Lire pluscement and support. 2. Building SME Capacity Participants highlighted the need for mentorship programs and workshops to address knowledge gaps in food safety, strategic planning, and market awareness. Financial support mechanisms, such as subsidies, affordable credit, and tax relief, were seen as essential to ease operational challenges. Training sessions on consumer behavior and market trends were recommended to help SMEs understand and meet customer needs. Developing clear visions and missions for businesses was also suggested to guide sustainable growth. 3. Enhancing Collaboration Creating platforms for dialogue between SMEs and regulators was proposed to foster transparency and trust. Regular consultations, public awareness campaigns on compliance, and harmonized regulations were highlighted as key steps. A one-window compliance system was suggested to streamline interactions and reduce bureaucratic hurdles. 4. Leveraging Technology and Innovation Investing in modern monitoring systems and digital tools to simplify compliance was identified as a priority. Strengthening partnerships between industry and academia was recommended to drive innovation and develop solutions to regulatory challenges. Encouraging SMEs to adopt sustainable practices and create nutritionally rich, climate-resilient products was deemed critical for addressing malnutrition. Lire moins

1. To expedite the coordination and collaboration from the Government (PPPC), the discussion was made to formulate a special grant proposal development committee. Lead: Vice Chair of PPC; Co-lead: WVIN; Members: UNICEF, WHH, HKI. 2. Draft proposal development to be shared with all stakeholders by 13th Dec 2024, with the WVIN team taking responsibility for this task. 3. TOR for the development of a detailed implementation plan and M&E framework of MSNP by HKI – 25th Dec 2024. 4. Circular to be made from Government to all the schools to ensure nutritious food in schools. 5. Urge local gove... Lire plusrnment to implement nutrition friendly local governance (NFLG) in the local government level. 6. Facilitate the municipal and ward level nutrition steering committee to implement activities related to nutrition. Lire moins

Water harvesting through building of dams rainwater collection using containers at households Use of organic manure from organic matter and composts learning about cropping seasons and the type of crops to grow Need to be supported with farming inputs Need for collaborations to contribute funds and procure shade nets innovative ways to reuse plastic bottles for growing vegetables preserving moisture use of natural and indigenous vegetation as pesticides

Les actions ci dessous ont été définies à titre de recommandations par les participants au dialogue au regard des défis relevés ci haut sur la nutrition: • Créer des associations des agriculteurs et des éleveurs pour aider les agriculteurs et les éleveurs à travailler ensemble dans des associations et briser la dépendance • Sensibiliser les gens à cultiver (ils peuvent faire des économies pour acheter ou prendre en location des terres agricoles, • Plaidoyer pour la distribution des intrants agricoles par le gouvernement local aux agriculteurs et éleveurs comme cela se fait ... Lire plusdans les autres groupements du Territoire de Kasenga • Sensibiliser les gens à cultiver dans les champs communautaires • sensibiliser les agriculteurs à Reboiser leurs champs et aux populations de planter des arbres fruitiers et ornementaux dans leurs parcelles • Interdire et sanctionner les populations qui s'adonnent la coupe des bois et au feu de brousse • Réhabiliter les routes de desserte agricole pour faciliter l'accès aux champs, sites agricoles et l'évacuation des produits agricoles • Planter les arbres fruitiers • Décourager la coupe des bois • Former les mamans sur les métiers et éducation financière • Education alimentaire et la combinaison des aliments locaux Lire moins