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National Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition (2011-2015).

Country/Territory
Myanmar
Document type
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Agricultural development Sustainable development Sustainable use Ecological production/organic production Soil conservation/soil improvement Capacity building Governance Enforcement/compliance Climate change Food security Nutrition Public health Access-to-information Aquatic animals Hygiene/sanitary procedures Institution Inspection Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

The present National Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition (2011-2015) aims at the following objectives: 1) Improve Nutrient Intake; 2) Prevent and Reduce Food-, Water-, Vector-borne and Infectious Diseases; 3) Increase and Diversify Domestic Food Production; 4) Improve Access to Food; 5) Improve Mother and Child Care Practices; 6) Improve Environmental Health and Food Safety; 7) Improve Institutions and Coordination; 8) Improve Human Capacity; 9) Increase Quality and Quantity of Information; 10) Increase Investment in Nutrition and Food Security.Under action areas the afore-mentioned Objective 3 on increase of domestic food production lists, inter alia, transfer of technology on sustainable ecologically sound agriculture and nutrient enhancing methods (i.e organic farm, soil improvement) and promotion of sustainable aquatic animal consumption and conservation of the resources.

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