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Afghanistan Food Security and Nutrition Plan 2019 to 2023.

Country/Territory
Afghanistan
Document type
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition, Forestry, Cultivated plants, Water
Keyword
Sustainable development Agricultural commodities Agricultural development Early warning system/emergency intervention system Irrigation Crops/grasses Biodiversity Water shortage/drought Poverty Smallholders/peasants Gender Public private partnership (PPP) Disasters Food security Nutrition Public health Education Governance Breastfeeding/infant food Forest management/forest conservation Basin/catchment/watershed Animal production Processing/handling Oleaginous plants Fruits/edible nuts
Geographical area
Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Landlocked Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
2019 - 2023.
Abstract

This Food Security and Nutrition Plan (AFSeN) is a nationwide sectoral document built upon the AFSeN-Agenda (AFSeN-A) to achieve the overall goal of improving the food security and nutrition situation of Afghan people, so that they can become food-secure, well-nourished, healthy, and productive, as per the Vision. The consequent Mission is to implement and scale up evidence-based and innovative multi-sectoral food security and nutrition interventions. To achieve the aforementioned overall goal, the Plan sets out a number of Strategic Objectives, as follows (i) ensure adequate economic and physical access to food, especially for vulnerable and food-insecure population groups; (ii) ensure food and nutrition supplies over time and in emergency situations; (iii) improve the quality of nutritious diets, particularly among women, children, and vulnerable groups; (iv) increase access to nutrition-related quality health care services; (v) improve water, sanitation, and hygiene as well as education for better nutrition; (vi) improve rural infrastructure and strengthen nutrition-sensitive value chains; (vii) increase availability of nutrient-rich foods through domestic (local) food production; (viii) increase the nutritional and market value of foods; and (ix) strengthen food security and nutrition governance

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