
Nations to Fight Malnutrition through Concrete Policies and Actions
November 26, 2014 |
Representatives from over 170 countries gathered on November 19-21, 2014 in Rome, Italy for the 2nd International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2), organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO). Aiming to eradicate malnutrition globally, concrete commitments and policy recommendations were adopted during the opening of the conference.
According to FAO, the Rome Declaration on Nutrition enshrines the right of everyone to have access to safe, sufficient and nutritious food, and commits governments to preventing malnutrition in all its forms, including hunger, micronutrient deficiencies and obesity. On the other hand, the Framework for Action recognizes that governments have the primary role and responsibility for addressing nutrition issues and challenges, in dialogue with a wide range of stakeholders- including civil society, the private sector and affected communities.
Based on the Declaration's commitments, goals and targets, the Framework sets out 60 recommended actions that governments may incorporate into their local plans on nutrition, health, agriculture, education, development and investment.
Read more about the conference at http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/266559/icode/.
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