Revolutionising multi-sectoral nutrition policy: Insights from the Ethiopian National Information Platform for Nutrition (NiPN) approach
The 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 per...
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| author | Zerfu, Taddese Alemu Tareke, Amare Abera Genye, Tirsit Bayable, Melaku Muleta, Anbissa Getu, Zekarias Negese, Tarekegn Darsene, Hiwot Tessema, Bedassa Molla, Dejen Tesfaw Halala, Yoseph Zewdu, Frezer Sinamo, Sisay Tsegaye, Daniel Neu, Ingo Mirsaidova, Manzura Sarkar, Archana Tessema, Masresha Hafebo, Aregash Samuel |
| author_browse | Bayable, Melaku Darsene, Hiwot Genye, Tirsit Getu, Zekarias Hafebo, Aregash Samuel Halala, Yoseph Mirsaidova, Manzura Molla, Dejen Tesfaw Muleta, Anbissa Negese, Tarekegn Neu, Ingo Sarkar, Archana Sinamo, Sisay Tareke, Amare Abera Tessema, Bedassa Tessema, Masresha Tsegaye, Daniel Zerfu, Taddese Alemu Zewdu, Frezer |
| author_facet | Zerfu, Taddese Alemu Tareke, Amare Abera Genye, Tirsit Bayable, Melaku Muleta, Anbissa Getu, Zekarias Negese, Tarekegn Darsene, Hiwot Tessema, Bedassa Molla, Dejen Tesfaw Halala, Yoseph Zewdu, Frezer Sinamo, Sisay Tsegaye, Daniel Neu, Ingo Mirsaidova, Manzura Sarkar, Archana Tessema, Masresha Hafebo, Aregash Samuel |
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| description | The 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. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1554772025-12-08T10:11:39Z Revolutionising multi-sectoral nutrition policy: Insights from the Ethiopian National Information Platform for Nutrition (NiPN) approach Zerfu, Taddese Alemu Tareke, Amare Abera Genye, Tirsit Bayable, Melaku Muleta, Anbissa Getu, Zekarias Negese, Tarekegn Darsene, Hiwot Tessema, Bedassa Molla, Dejen Tesfaw Halala, Yoseph Zewdu, Frezer Sinamo, Sisay Tsegaye, Daniel Neu, Ingo Mirsaidova, Manzura Sarkar, Archana Tessema, Masresha Hafebo, Aregash Samuel nutrition food security obesity malnutrition non-communicable diseases poverty rural areas stunting wasting disease (nutritional disorder) The 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. 2024-10-18 2024-10-22T15:02:37Z 2024-10-22T15:02:37Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155477 en Open Access International Society of Global Health Zerfu, 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 |
| spellingShingle | nutrition food security obesity malnutrition non-communicable diseases poverty rural areas stunting wasting disease (nutritional disorder) Zerfu, Taddese Alemu Tareke, Amare Abera Genye, Tirsit Bayable, Melaku Muleta, Anbissa Getu, Zekarias Negese, Tarekegn Darsene, Hiwot Tessema, Bedassa Molla, Dejen Tesfaw Halala, Yoseph Zewdu, Frezer Sinamo, Sisay Tsegaye, Daniel Neu, Ingo Mirsaidova, Manzura Sarkar, Archana Tessema, Masresha Hafebo, Aregash Samuel Revolutionising multi-sectoral nutrition policy: Insights from the Ethiopian National Information Platform for Nutrition (NiPN) approach |
| title | Revolutionising multi-sectoral nutrition policy: Insights from the Ethiopian National Information Platform for Nutrition (NiPN) approach |
| title_full | Revolutionising multi-sectoral nutrition policy: Insights from the Ethiopian National Information Platform for Nutrition (NiPN) approach |
| title_fullStr | Revolutionising multi-sectoral nutrition policy: Insights from the Ethiopian National Information Platform for Nutrition (NiPN) approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Revolutionising multi-sectoral nutrition policy: Insights from the Ethiopian National Information Platform for Nutrition (NiPN) approach |
| title_short | Revolutionising multi-sectoral nutrition policy: Insights from the Ethiopian National Information Platform for Nutrition (NiPN) approach |
| title_sort | revolutionising multi sectoral nutrition policy insights from the ethiopian national information platform for nutrition nipn approach |
| topic | nutrition food security obesity malnutrition non-communicable diseases poverty rural areas stunting wasting disease (nutritional disorder) |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155477 |
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