Cambodia€¦ · Name Organisation Job title Email Phone Add to SUN mailing list SOK Silo CARD Deputy Secretary General, CARD [email protected] 012 451 111 N/A Iean Russell FAO Policy

2019 Joint-Assessment by the multi-stakeholder platformCambodia

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Cambodia


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Participants

1.

Did the following stakeholder groups feed into the Joint-Assessment (in writing or verbally)?

Group Yes/ No

Goverment Yes

Civil society Yes

Donors Yes

United Nations Yes

Business No

Academia and science No

Other No

If other, please specify:

2.

How many participated in the Joint-Assessment process?

Total

80

How many participants were female and how many were male?

Female Male

36 44


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Process

3.

Was the Joint-Assessment data gathered and/or reviewed during a face-to-face meeting orvia email?

Step Format

CollectionMeeting

Email

Review and validationMeeting

Email

4.If an information gathering or validation meeting took place, you can attach one or morephotos here.


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Usefulness

5.

If an information gathering or validation meeting took place, would you say that the meetingwas seen as useful by participants, beyond the usual work of the multi-stakeholder platform(MSP)?

Yes

6.

Why?

Helping to promote cooperation and interest and complementing the process of formulatingthe National Strategy for Food Security and Nutrition 2019-2023 and mobilising support foractions to address the Cambodia SDGs.


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Particpant list

Name Organisation Job title Email Phone

Add toSUNmailinglist

SOK Silo CARD

DeputySecretaryGeneral,CARD

[email protected] 012 451 111 N/A

Iean Russell FAOPolicyOfficer

[email protected] 0965755118 N/A

SelamawitNegash

UNICEFNutritionSpecialist

[email protected] 891246

Yes

Yav Long WFP [email protected] N/A

Seanglay DIN WFP [email protected] N/A

SOY Seung FAOProgrammeOfficer

[email protected] N/A

NargizaKhodjaevan

WHO

TechnicalLead. NCDand Healththrough theLife-Course(NHL)

[email protected] 023 216610 N/A

FrancescaERDELMANN

WFPCountryDirector

N/A

BY SokuntheaEUDelegation

ProgrammeOfficer



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Particpant list



SEKSopheanarith

USAIDMCHAdviser


CHHORNChamna

KfWProjectCoordinator


BenjaminKnoedler

GermanEmbassy

Chargéd\'Affairs


RochelleENG

World Bank

InvestmentCase andPartnerCoordinator


Laura Cizmo USAID

DeputyDirectorFoodSecurity andEnvironmentOffice


Iris Richter GIZ/MUSEFOInterimProgrammeManager


Anne Provo World BankNutritionSpecialist


DominiqueUwira

GIZ/MUSEFO N/A

HOU KroeunHelen KellerInternational

DeputyCountryCoordinator

[email protected] 432425

N/A


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Particpant list



VANSaravuth

Save VulnerableCambodians

ExecutiveDirector


HUNVannary

World VisionInternational

TechnicalprogrammeManager


LauraCardinal

Save theChildren/NOURISH

Chief of Party [email protected] N/A

VONGLenin

Save theChildren/NOURISH

health andNutritionSpecialist


Mr. YiKimthan

Plan InternationalNationalProgramDirector


Alan T.Talens

Samaritan\'s Purse

Health andNutritionProgramManager


Ms.MiekoMorgan

SHARECountryRepresentative


MariekevanSchie

NetherlandsDevelopmentOrganisations(SNV)

Nutrition andGenderAdvisor


PalomaMartin

Action AgainstHunger Cambodia

CountryDirector



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Particpant list



Ann M.Stickle

AdventistDevelopment andRelief AgencyCambodia

AssociateDirector


Tes SopheatOrganization toDevelop OurVillages

ExecutiveDirector


Tes SopheatOrganization toDevelop OurVillages

ExecutiveDirector


RosChhorvivorn

Village SupportGroup

ExecutiveDirector


KhounNarin

Prom Vihear ThorExectiveDirector


SineadMcGrath

JohanniterInternationalAssistance

CountryDirector


KimlongHong

Foundation forInternationalDevelopment/Relief

ProjectManager


Sin Sothea SIPARLibraryProgramCoordinator


Chan SokhaKhmer CommunityDevelopment

ExecutiveDirector



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Particpant list



Ki PenhHuman andHealth

ExecutiveDirector


OlivierJoffre

World FishResearchFellow


KhutSreangDeputyProgramManager

People inNeed

DeputyProgramManager


Liz BylesWorldRenew

HealthPromotionAdvisor


KerSoeurth

Civil SocietyAcademy

CourseCoordinator


EangVireak

LoveMissionCambodia

ProgramCoordinator


BernadetteGlisse

CARITASProgramDirector


Sok SokhaPeaceFamilyOrganization

ExecutiveDirector


SengSopheap

FamilyHealthInternational

DeputyDirector



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Particpant list



ChanVicheth

SaveCambodia\'sWildlife

ProgramManager


DavidAwcock

CambodianMidwivesAssociation(CMA)

Director [email protected] N/A

Sao Vansey

IndigenousCommunitySupportOrganisation(ICSO)

ExecutiveDirector


Lok Vichet

SOSChildren’sVillageCambodia

NationalYouth/IPDCoordinator


Kong ThongRoyalUniversity ofAgriculture

Dean of Facultyof Agro-Industry


Sam OlChanna

WaterAidCambodia

WASH andHealth ProgramManager


ThlangPheaktra

GRET

ProgramManager,WatSan TeamLeader


LayChanneang

CAREInternational

Senior ClinicalOfficer - SRMH


Kong NaroAngkorHospital forChildren

ExternalProgramsDirector



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Particpant list



Sann SambathHope forCambodianChildren

ExecutiveDirector


DuongChansereivisal

Banteay SreiExecutiveDirector


Lyndon PaulFounder/GeneralManager

DCF/VissotFounder/GeneralManager





















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Particpant list






Hiroko Oji Nom Popok Co-Founder [email protected] N/A

Alix Coombs HKI [email protected] 085736159 N/A

Phim Loan NNP/NMCHC/MoH [email protected] 017665150 N/A

Chim CharanayConsultant forWorld Bank

Consultant [email protected] 078424545 N/A

His ExcellencyMam Boreth

Ministry of Planning

DirectorDepartmentImprovementNutrition


Rath Boreach MoP [email protected] 093936830 N/A

Meach Yardy MAFF

Head ofDepartment ofAgriculturalMarketing


They Chanto MRD/DRHC [email protected] 012540450 N/A


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Particpant list



NeaChamnan

CARD [email protected] 017969615 N/A

Hong LeangHeng


Say Ung CARD

Head ofDepartmentof Health andNutrition


Kreal Dara GIZ [email protected] 012374911 N/A

ChouBunheang


Indira Bose WFP [email protected] 078551084 N/A

Sou ChanKresna

CARD N/A

Kong Vanna CARD N/A


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PROCESS 1: Bringing people together in the same space for action

Progress marker 1.1: Select/develop coordinating mechanismsat the country level

Final score Last year's data used

3 No

Please explain how you determined this score, especially if changes have been seen over the pastyear

The coordination mechanisms at the national level have a strong framework and are well supported.These mechanisms include an Advisory Group for CARD that meets on an informal basis as needed,the Technical Working Group for Social protection (meeting approximately three times per year) andFSN which is formal and operates at the level of political decision-making and the Food SecurityForum which meets more often, at approximately every two months for the exchange of information.Special events are used to increase the reach of the messages around nutrition, including the annualNational Nutrition Day, and the Second National Conference on WASH and Nutrition. The co-ordination effort for WASH-Nutrition is strengthened by the Sub-Working Group leading that area.The Fast track Roadmap for Nutrition Improvement and the There has been a strengthening of theSUN CSA, Donor and UN Networks over the past year. Although there have been pilot efforts toimprove sub-national coordination, this is an area where substantial improvement can occur byexpanding the coverage of sub-national coordination effort. It is vital that this work proceeds rapidlyin line with the NCDD and the devolution of the roles and responsibilities for most areas to theDistrict Government and Commune Councils. Substantial effort is required to boost sub-nationalcoordination. To this end, with the assistance of the project related efforts by GIZ NOURISH, HKI andothers, there have been SUN Sub-National workshops, Sub-National Nutrition Days, Sub-NationalConsultations for the formulation of the NSFSN 2019-2023.


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Progress marker 1.2: Coordinate internally and expandmembership/engage with other actors for broader influence


3 No


Initial meeting to progress towards the formation of the SUN Business Network is a positive step, butother stakeholders (academia, media, politicians) yet to be directly involved. Continuing effortsunderway for moving to the launch of the Business Network and for engagement of the politicians(SUN CSA plans for 2019). The RGC has assigned WFP to continue facilitating interaction withbusiness partners and explore opportunities for a sustainable arrangement to establish the the SUNBusiness Network for Cambodia. SUN CSA have increased the engagement with the media. CARDhas made significant contributions to broaden the influence of the MSP, hosting state visits toshowcase the efforts of CARD and the MSP (Nepal and Lao PDR). In addition, CARD contributed toan inter-ministerial meeting conducted by UNICEF and MEF, inviting participating ministries workingon nutrition (MoH, MoP, MoIH, MoC, CARD) to present on budget for nutrition for 2020. The MEFagreed in general to increase the budget for nutrition for the line ministries in line with economicgrowth and the budget for CARD has been increased for 2020. The UN network assisted withpreparation of a report and attend the Annual Consultation between the PM and the UN to discussSocial Assistance and Nutrition.


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Progress marker 1.3: Engage within/contribute to the multi-stakeholder platform (MSP)


4 No


The SUN CSA, Donors, UN constituency, and Government regularly participate in meetings for theTechnical Working Group for Social Protection and Food Security and Nutrition (TWG – SP & FSN);Food Security (FS) Forum; Nutrition Working Group (NWG); Sub-technical Working Group (SWG) forWASH and Nutrition to maintain and ensure effective coordination between networks. Through thevarious existing working groups, the different networks have contributed to transparency and broadownership of the SUN process through sharing of relevant information and activity updates. Membershave regularly delivered presentations on best practices and experiences related to nutritionactivities, research, and other studies at these meetings. The SUN CSA Cambodia has mapped eachorganization’s needs, capacities and activities and the UN network have conducted a similar exercise.Work has also been conducted to help standardize the exercise for the SUN Networks in Cambodia toimprove consistency in reporting. This enabled them to determine the coverage, reach and types ofnutrition services implemented in Cambodia by their members. All groups (UN, SUN-CSA andDonors) and the Government were also actively engaging in the process and consultations related tothe dissemination of the results of the Mid-Term and Strategic Review of the National Strategy forFood Security and Nutrition (NSFSN) 2014-2018 and in the formulation of the NSFSN 2019-2023. Thisincluded participation in the National Consultation Workshop and Sub-National workshops forNational Breastfeeding week and National Nutrition Day, jointly contributing to funding and staffingand participating directly in the exercises providing valuable inputs and contributions for the NSFSN2019-2023.


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Progress marker 1.4: Track, report and reflect on owncontributions and accomplishments


4 Yes


The MTSR for the NSFSN 2014-2018 was released in English and Khmer in early 2018. The MTSRreflected on the past achievements, situation analysis of present trends, and recommendations foraction in 2018 and has greatly assisted the process for the formulation of NSFSN 2019-2023. Thesestrategic processes, complemented by parallel strategic analysis for the UN and SUN CSA andindividual agencies including the World Bank have led to a more standardised, streamlined andcomprehensive process for determining agreed actions and for tracking and reporting on progress.The agreement of the CSDGs and the formulation of JMIs also helped to achieve this coherence. Inaddition, key documents have published to support the future National Strategy for Food Securityand Nutrition (2019-2023) such as the 2018 Mapping of SUN Civil Society Organizations in Cambodia.The incorporation of the ZHC into the NSFSN has helped to streamline procedures for monitoringand reporting and the close alignment of the NSFSN with the SUN Networks and reporting has alsoled to greater accountability to the MSP by the individual stakeholders. The willingness of thesestakeholders to support the MSP and joint processes has been a strong signal of the effectiveness ofthe MSP.


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Progress marker 1.5: Sustain the political impact of the multi-stakeholder platform


4 Yes


The emphasis on nutrition has increased in recent years, with high level political commitment, activeparticipation from line ministries, civil society and developing partners, enhancing efforts towardsimproved socio-economic and nutritional outcomes, aided by an increasingly enabling policyframework. This effort should be sustained and scaled-up by supporting the leadership of the Councilof Agricultural and Rural Development in the dissemination and implementation of the NSFSN2019-2023 and the technical working groups including the Sub-Group on Wash and Nutrition, theFSN Forum and initiatives at the national and the sub-national level. CARD is joined by the NationalCouncil for Social Protection in elevating the efforts to combat malnutrition, especially with thelaunch of the new maternal and child cash transfer scheme announced by HE Prime Minister. Theincrease of national budget in areas like social protection, health and education is a sign of atransition away from reliance mostly on donor funds for nutrition related issues. The willingness ofthe RGC and MEF to borrow loan funds from the World Bank for nutrition shows a transition inthinking and the recognition that nutrition is in fact an investment on the part of both society andeconomy. There is strong support for a comprehensive approach to combating malnutrition. Thissupport extends to the highest level in Cambodia and is reflected in policy statements and high leveldirectives from the RGC. The support of UN, Donor and CSA is additional layer of advocacy whichensures that nutrition stays high in the government agenda, even as Cambodia moves forward intoLower Middle Income Status The strengthening of governance arrangements , especially the sub-national linkages to ensure coordination of ground level implementations is a joint priority under theNSFSN 2019-2023. The One Village One Product initiative helps support sustainability. The risk facedin terms of this progress indicator is that nutrition matters slip on the agenda as the country makesfurther economic progress.


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Scaling up nutrition at the sub-national level

1.

Does the multi-stakeholder platform (MSP) exist at the sub-national level?

Yes

2.

If so, in how many counties, districts or regions?

Counties Districts Regions

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3.

Who convenes the MSP at the sub-national level? Please explain, if applicable:

Different conveners according to the different stakeholders involved. The Provinces workingwith MUSEFO (GIZ) have developed a MSP called a coordination unit with six differentdepartments involved as well as other project stakeholders under the management of theDeputy Governor. In the case of NOURISH (USAID) the convener is from the project, with theHealth Centres playing a key role, Other provinces have evolved different structures andsometimes there is a PTWG WASH and there are Inter-Ministerial Provincial NutritionCoordination Committee in each Province (MoP) representing 12 Departments and mirroringthe TWG at national level, usually chaired by a Provincial Governor, There are ProTWGH andthe Emergency Food Assistance Programme (EFAP) under MEF and PCDM.

4.

Is there regular communication between the national and sub-national MSPs?

Yes

5.

Does the MSP at the sub-national level meet regularly?

Yes

6.

Which Governmental sectors work with the MSP at the sub-national level? Please explain, ifapplicable

The key sectors are health, agriculture, rural development, planning, education andwomen\\\\\\\'s affairs. In addition, there is critical oversight of the sub-national processes bythe Ministry of Interior and the NCDD.

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Does the sub-national multi-stakeholder platform or platforms work with civil society,business, the UN and donors?

Yes, they generally work with these agencies, depending on the driver for the sub-nationalMSP. Sometimes the arrangements are driven by internal project actors and do not fullyreflect the different parties outside the proejct who could potentially be involved.


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SUMMARY: Bringing people together in the same space

Please describe overall achievements, positive developments, key challenges and suggestions forimprovement towards bringing people together in the same space seen the past year (April 2018 - April2019). Note that this section will be used to draft your individual country profiles in the SUN Movementannual progress report.

The calendar of events, the dialogue, analysis and planning coordinated by CARD in relation to FSNprovides an effective national coordination mechanism and MSP for government and developmentpartners to meet. In addition the supporting work for the SUN Movement and the various networks helpsto ensure that the key stakeholders are brought together regularly and their efforts are combinedthrough information sharing, joint planning, policy formulation and strategic processes. SUN networks,including government, CSA, UN, and donors regularly attend meetings at the TWG for Social Protectionand Food Security and Nutrition chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister ; the FS Forum chaired by CARD;NWG chaired by the National Nutrition Program (NNP), and Sub-Working Group WASH -Nutrition Ichaired by CARD and co-chaired by Save the Children to maintain to ensure effective coordinationbetween the different networks. In addition the Advisory Group which has representatives from allnetworks often meets under the chairmanship of CARD to coordinate specific actions. The examples thatcould be highlighted include the finalization of the ISPA for FSN released in April 2018, the completion ofthe MTSR of the NSFSN 2014-2018, the conduct of the Second Conference on the Integration of WASHand Nutrition in Dec 2018 and the formulation of the NSFSN 2019-2023 currently underway. Theconsensus of opinion is that the main limitation to the score of 4 for this progress indicator is that thesub-national level needs to mirror these achievements and the Business and other actors(parliamentarians, media, academics, youth) need to be directly and consistently engaged.


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PROCESS 2: Ensuring a coherent policy and legal framework

Progress marker 2.1: Continuously analyse existing nutrition-relevant policies and legislation


4 No


There is continuing emphasis on the use of evidence generated by different studies to update policiesor address the bottlenecks faced in implementation. Creation of an NCD Alliance and a supportingAction Plan. Progress with Health Strategic Plan 2016 to 2020 assessed. The different SUN groupsalso continued to support the RGC by generating data that could support future policies and/orguidelines and these data are used in 2018/2019 for: i) formulation of the NSFSN 2019-2023, ii)MIYCN strategy 2018-2020; strengthen monitoring and enforcement of Sub-Decree 133 and 69(Management of Iodized Salt Exploitation); iv) efforts to combat NCDs relating to overweight andobesity; v) conduct of a Diagnostic Exercise by EU-FAO FIRST Programme as a basis for policydevelopment; vi) the improvement of Information systems and knowledge management of FSN; vii)conduct of joint mapping exercises to coordinate nutrition contributions and nutrition-relatedactivities for all networks; viii) reporting progress for CSDGs and on JMIs.


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Progress marker 2.2: Continuously engage in advocacy toinfluence the development, updating and dissemination ofrelevant policy and legal frameworks


4 No


There is a strong planning framework and coordination mechanism for FSN in place under theleadership of CARD. Some key research and publications have allowed the different agencies andSUN groups to advocate within the different working groups for several aspects of nutrition. The Fasttrack Roadmap for Nutrition Improvement and the Health Strategic Plan 2016-2020 continue to serveas a strong foundation for coordinated action in the health sphere. Government agencies and theSUN-CSA, WHO and UNICEF continued advocating for the enforcement of Sub-Decree 133 to banmarketing of breast milk substitutes and reported infringements identified by Network members.Guidelines for enforcement of Sub-decree 69 in place and progress assessed. CARD and the UNNetwork supported the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) and the Ministry of Economyand Finance (MEF) to provide evidence supporting effectiveness of Home Grown School Feeding inCambodia, assisting the RGC to transition to the management of the School Feeding Programme inCambodia as the supply of food aid diminishes. UN, CSA and Donor networks also supported theRGC through the MEF, Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and YouthRehabilitation (MoSAVY) in the design and testing of cash transfer mechanisms and the use of theIDPoor System as a targeting mechanism. These have been adopted by the RGC for the Maternal andChild Cash transfer scheme.


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Progress marker 2.3: Develop or update coherent policies andlegal frameworks through coordinated and harmonised in-country stakeholder efforts


2 No


There is a continuing effort to improve their policies and/or legal frameworks to improve theefficiency of its programs. Since the National elections, there has been a coordinated process for thealignment of strategic directions, including international frameworks like the SGDs which have beenlocalized as CSDGs, and the Rectangular Strategy and NSDP for the period of the mandate. TheNSFSN 2019-2023 fits within this harmonized strategic framework. The key policies and strategicplans are taken into account in the formulation of the NSFSN 2019-2023. However, it is challenging toensure that the strategies of the line ministries reflect nutrition goals. There is strong coherence withthe policies and strategies of the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Rural Development and ongoingefforts relating to the Agricultural Sector Development Plan and the Agricultural Sector Master Plan.The legal framework is very challenging progress with the Food safety Law has been slow due to themany interests and complex institutional arrangements involved. The different interests limitcompliance and effective enforcement of existing laws and regulations. There are continuingchallenges for the enforcement of the law relating to the marketing of breast milk substitutes ,although the SUN CSA has made a determined effort to report offenders and there is a growingrecord of successful prosecutions under the law. Sub-Decree 69 which sets salt manufacturingstandards and includes the introduction of a new logo for the certification of iodized salt is also achallenge to enforce. To ensure the highest quality product, using iodine is not enough – the correctequipment is also needed. It is also vital to standardize and harmonize the manufacturing code, andthe standards, of all small and medium enterprises. The new certification logo will be availablethrough the Ministry of Industry and Handicraft only to factories with the correct procedures in placeto comply with the standards that ensure proper iodization. It will signal to consumers, that the saltproducer follows good manufacturing practices. Ongoing efforts to increase compliance with dealingwith mandatory iron fortification standards for fish sauce and soy sauce. The limited score for thisprogress indicator relates to the limited progress with drafting and passage of laws and for theenforcement of the regulations that relate to nutrition.


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Progress marker 2.4: Operationalise/enforce legal frameworks


3 No


There are continuing challenges for the enforcement of the law relating to the marketing of breastmilk substitutes , although the SUN CSA has made a determined effort to report offenders and thereis a growing record of successful prosecutions under the law. MoH and NNP, MoInf, Moc, MoIH,SUN CSA and UNICEF and WHO actively supported monitoring and enforcement of Sub Decree 133.Sub-Decree 69 which sets salt manufacturing standards and includes the introduction of a new logofor the certification of iodized salt is also a challenge to enforce. To ensure the highest qualityproduct, using iodine is not enough – the correct equipment is also needed. It is also vital tostandardize and harmonize the manufacturing code, and the standards, of all small and mediumenterprises. The new certification logo will be available through the Ministry of Industry andHandicraft only to factories with the correct procedures in place to comply with the standards thatensure proper iodization. It will signal to consumers, that the salt producer follows goodmanufacturing practices. UNICEF has supported MoP and National Council for Nutrition with thelegislation on salt iodization since it was passed. It will be a good indicator on the operationalizationof a fortification initiative and therefore will impact future fortification program. Inter-MinisterialPrakas 48 introduced for the production and use of iron fortified fish sauce and soy sauce. There havebeen ongoing efforts to increase compliance with dealing with mandatory iron fortification standardsfor fish sauce and soy sauce.


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Progress marker 2.5: Track and report for learning andsustaining the policy and legislative impact


3 No


Following the previous example used in 2.3 & 2.4, the SUN-CSA has worked intensively on the sub-decree 133 and reported violations to the Oversight Board and its Executive Working Group. TheOversight Board brings together the Ministries of Health, Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts, andInformation. With use of the Cambodia NetCode, 21 cases violating Sub-Decree 133 were filed by theSUN CSA Cambodia to the Executive Working Group of the Oversight Board for action during 2018.Thus 11 violators were provided with warning letter by the EWG of the Oversight Board and 7 werepenalized. The SUN CSA shared this information effectively both within its extensive network andwith all other networks in an effort to deter the marketing of breast milk substitutes in Cambodia andin conjunction with campaigns promoting exclusive breastfeeding.


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SUMMARY: Ensuring a coherent policy and legal framework


Key policies and strategies are in place for Cambodia to address Food Security and Nutrition Issues. Thepolicy context is shaped by the NSDP 2019-2023 that provides the roadmap for implementing the RGC’sRectangular Strategy, Phase IV. The National Strategy for Food Security and Nutrition is placed withinthe context. CARD and line ministries are working to update policeies and strategies to deal with currentproblems including Severe Acute malnutrition, salt iodization, MIYCN SBCC, Sub-decree133, etc..) butstruggling with the legal and regulatory frameworks. The advocacy and support of the SUN Networks iscritical to these efforts. The Fast Track Road Map for Improved Nutrition is in place. Key policies andlaws supporting nutrition that are missing include: i) Food Safety Law and ii) Policies and Law to supportdouble duty actions addressing malnutrition in all forms. Those policies or guidelines are urgentlyneeded. Challenge for provision of improved water supplies continue to occur and this is another areawhere regulations and responsibilities can be improved to ensure the quality of the water supply. Lawsare in place for regulation of breastmilk substitutes and fortification of food but enforcement of theregulations is a continuing battle. Fortification efforts face many challenges including the institutionalarrangements, quality assurance and enforcement of legislation. The effectiveness of the new NSFSNwill be tested by the progress made with the passage of key laws and regulations and the effectiveenforcement of existing laws and regulations. The policy setting is relatively strong.


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PROCESS 3: Aligning actions around common results

Progress marker 3.1: Continuously analyse existing nutrition-relevant policies and legislation


4 Yes


Significant steps have been taken to align all members’ programs, activities and actions with nationalnutrition-relevant policies. In 2018-19, different groups have collected information for the next roundof strategic programming. This includes the substantial efforts to harmonise plans under the NSDPand the NSFSN 2019-2023; the incorporation of the CSDGs into a wide range of planning frameworksas a national framework for alignment of results; alignment of individual UN agency planningframeworks and the combined UNDAF 2019-2023; the SUN CSA has made substantial progress inaligning members activities around key results and ensuring that these results are incorporated in thenational planning frameworks. The preparation for a major World Bank nutrition project illustratesvery well how the programme frameworks have been built into the project design and reporting toreflect national policies and priorities. The project design aligns actions across the health and WASHsectors and among different stakeholders, focusing on the achievement of key results at the sub-national level.


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Progress marker 3.2: Translate policy and legal frameworks intoan actionable Common Results Framework (CRF) for scaling upnutrition at the national and sub-national level


3 Yes


The CSDGs serve as a broad mechanism for the alignment of development efforts. These CSDGshave been taken into account in developing the NSDP 2019-2023 and other plans. On the basis of theMTSR of the NSFSN 2014-2018, the SUN Joint Annual Assessment 2017-2018 and subsequentdiscussions, nutrition stakeholders have moved forwards with alignment around the commonresponse framework embodied by the NSFSN 2019-2023 and SUN Movement. The National Plan ofAction for the ZHC 2016-2025 is also incorporated into the NSFSN 2019-2023, in an effort tostreamline the results framework . This includes efforts to align results at national and sub-nationallevel.


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Progress marker 3.3: Organise and implement annual prioritiesas per the Common Results Framework


2 No


As previously identified, stronger bridges are required between CARD and line ministries and to thesub-national level to ensure responsibilities are agreed and outcomes assured. The NSFSN 2019-2023is intended to achieve this and there has been some limited progress stemming from the process ofstrategy formulation.


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Progress marker 3.4: Jointly monitor priority actions as per theCommon Results Framework


3 Yes


As highlighted in the Mid-Term and Strategic Review of the NSFSN 2014-2018, one of thesechallenges was to increase the effectiveness and reach of the strategy by ensuring better linkageswith line ministries and sub-national government. Limited information flow between these bodieslimits engagement with the NSFSN. Lack of assigned responsibilities for actions and outcomes alsoeffects engagement, implementation and reporting. There is a recognised need for partners to ensurethat there is capacity to collect the data on a routine basis and agree on the agency responsible for it.There is a need to invest in a more functional information system with limited output indicators.Reporting on the results framework has been a major challenge. The priority actions and indicators inthe NSFSN 2019-2023 have been linked to assigned responsibilities for sector-led and joint priorities.The indicator set has been rationalised to fit this arrangement at the output level and discussed atlength in the formulation of the strategy.


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Progress marker 3.5: Evaluate the implementation of actions tounderstand, achieve and sustain nutrition impact


4 No


The most relevant evaluation that was conducted was the Mid-Term and Strategic Review of theNSFSN 2014-2018, which provided an opportunity to reflect on how past and present issues and gapscan be addressed in the short, medium and longer term. It provided 8 recommendations for thecommon work of SUN partners in the National Strategy for Food Security and Nutrition: 1. Greaterattention should be paid to improving access and utilization of food 2. Strengthen understanding ofthe basic and underlying causes of under-nutrition in Cambodia 3. Strengthen the framework formanagement of food and nutrition security 4. Conduct a comprehensive review of institutional issuein representation for the formulation of the next NSFSN 2019-2023 5. Continued investment by civilsociety in community-based approaches, combined with programmatic investment by governmentsat a local level 6. Strengthen the linkages with social protection 7. Prepare plans for dealing with thedouble burden of malnutrition 8. Use economic arguments and cross-sectoral dialogue to advocatefor increased investments by governments, development partners and private sector for funding forfood security and nutrition In light of these recommendations from the MTSR, there has been asustained effort on the part of SUN Networks in Cambodia to ensure a sustained nutrition impactunder the NSFSN 2019-2023.


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SUMMARY: Aligning actions around common results


There has been strong progress around the alignment of actions around a common results frameworkover the reporting period. This stems from the very strong commitment to the MTSR of the NSFSN2014-2018 and the ongoing preparations for the formulation of the NSFSN 2019-2023. This alignment ofactions is assisted by the localization of the SDGs and the strong commitment by the RGC to theCambodia SDGs in its planning frameworks. The alignment process also benefits from the strategic plansof agencies being communicated and harmonized through the JMIs for the TWG and SUN Networkswith CARD as the Focal Point . The challenges remaining are for the launch of the strategy, the sustainedeffort to implement the strategy and for the collection of data to report on progress and make effectivedecisions. These challenges are well recognised and there stakeholders are determined to progress thealignment process towards the common goals. The process of decentralization under the NCDD alsoposes fresh challenges and opportunities for alignment sub-nationally and this is a key area forimprovements to address the implementation blockages identified in the past.


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PROCESS 4: Financial tracking and resource mobilisation

Progress marker 4.1: Cost and assess the financial feasibility ofthe CRF


4 No


There are costing exercises completed for the Fast Track Road Map for Improved Nutrition and forthe WASH sector. SUN Networks are undertaking routine mapping exercises to identify gaps andcontributions. The MEF has provided data on RGC expenditures. It has proven challenging to conductcosting exercises for nutrition-sensitive activities across the range of government and non-government agencies involved. There have been costing exercises for nutrition-specific activities, butthe wider range of nutrition-sensitive activities prove much harder to cost.


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Progress marker 4.2: Track and report on financing for nutrition


3 Yes


Whilst the expenditures for nutrition specific activities and from the MoH are reported transparently,data are not collated and shared for other nutrition-sensitive activities because they are generallydifficult to separate from other expenditure. It is common for nutrition to be seen as a cross-cuttingissue rather than a separate expenditure category. More work is needed to implement a routineexpenditure tracking framework. UN and SUN CSA Networks have been working to standardizeprocedures for mapping expenditures, with prospects for this standardized procedure to beexpanded to all parties and to accommodate SUN guidelines.


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Progress marker 4.3: Scale up and align resources includingaddressing financial shortfalls


2 No


To ensure appropriate resourcing, strategies need to be appropriately costed. Currently this onlybeen done for a few areas; the Fast Track Roadmap for Improving Nutrition 2014-2020 was costed atapproximately 50 million, with only some 30% of funds secured towards this. The NSFSN itself doesnot have associated budget, and resourcing for CARD is very limited. Key ministries including theMRD do not have a costed plan.


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Progress marker 4.4: Turn pledges into disbursements


2 No


Institutions mandated to provide a range of social services for vulnerable groups, including MoSVY,MoLVT, and MoWA, have not been adequately resourced to achieve their policy objectives, eventaking into account recent improvements in RGC commitments for social services. Most of the costedstrategies are only partially funded (MOH, MAFF). Implementation gaps, resources and weak sub-national engagement have limited achievements. We need to go further, to develop an inclusive planof action, focused on a limited set of objectives BUT fully funded to provide evidence on value formoney. This requires that the results framework is kept simple so that different agencies canrecognise where there commitments fall and the totality of the work required to fulfil the needs.


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Progress marker 4.5: Ensure predictability of multi-year fundingto sustain implementation results and nutrition impact


2 No


The RGC is working to ensure greater predictability, transparency and accountability in budgeting.Finding a continuous source of funding for SUN CSA Cambodia and for supporting the NSFSN hasbeen challenging. Donors have long-term financial plans and the UN and SUN CSA have all workedon producing more comprehensive plans over longer time frames. The performance record of theSUN CSA serves as an attraction for donors and for boosting membership and helps to generategreater predictability overall. However, future financial projections are contingent upon theavailability of funds from various sources (e.g. the US Congress for USAID).


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SUMMARY: Financial tracking and Resource mobilisation


The RGC is working to ensure greater predictability, transparency and accountability in budgeting. Thisincludes data on nutrtion expenditures for each of the ministries concerned. Tracking of ODAexpenditure for nutrition using official estimates of ODA provided by the CDC provides limitedinformation. Finding a continuous source of funding for SUN CSA Cambodia and for supporting theNSFSN has been challenging. Donors have long-term financial plans and the UN and SUN CSA have allworked on producing more comprehensive plans over longer time frames.


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Outcome marker

Scaling up nutrition-specific interventions

Final score: 3

Scaling up nutrition-sensitive interventions

Final score: 3

Outcome marker summary: Scaling up nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitiveinterventions

A major step forward in scaling up has occurred with the national introduction the 1000 day Packagefor Maternal and Child cash transfers. The investments from the Cambodia Nutrition Project by theRGC and World Bank will make significant steps in scaling up of nutrition activities in 7 provinces.Rapid improvements have continued in scaling up WASH activities over recent years. National ActionPlans for the National School Health Programme and Early Childhood Care and Development(MoEYS) and the Early Childhood Development Plan (MoSAVY) have been developed andimplemented nationally. Council Committee Women and Children (MoI and NCDD) has been createdin addition a National Council for Women. Although there has been an increase in national funding,the domestic commitment to multi-sectoral coordination and funding for CARD specifically remainschallenging. CARD and its coordination mandate need to be further empowered across lineministries. This will be critical for efforts to take strategic directions down to the sub-national level forlocal adaptation. There has been a concerted effort from all parties to engage in the multi-sectoralplatforms for coordination, information sharing, policy dialogue and reporting at national level. Forthe next year, the emphasis will turn to ensuring that CARD is assisted to ensure that the TWG-SP&FSN is more strategic and effective, with greater scope and membership, effective sectorallinkages and strategic direction linking with the SUN Movement in Cambodia, the Zero HungerChallenge and the annual cycle of events relating to FSN. The successful development andimplementation of the NSFSN 2019-2023 will provide overall direction for scaling up nutritioninterventions over coming years. This change will involve moving beyond bringing people together togreater focus on processes for alignment around results, tracking progress and mobilising financialresources. This is the main challenge faced at national level.


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SUN Business Network

1.

Does the country have a network, forum or platform where the private sector coordinatestheir nutrition actions?

In progress

2.If yes, what is the name of this network, forum or platform?

N/A

3.If yes, what is the name and contact details of the convener?

Name: N/A Email: N/A

4.

If yes, does it have a strategy developed and aligned with the national nutrition plan?

In progress

5.

If yes, does it have funding secured for at least the next 6 months?

No

6.

If the country has not established a network, forum or platform, does the multi-stakeholderplatform work with the private sector/businesses, at large?

Yes

7.

Is the role of the private sector defined or included in the national nutrition action plan?

In progress

8.

Overall summary of progress achieved or challenges over the past year (April 2018 to April2019)

At the end of 2018, a local food business launched the production of local nutritious snacksfollowing years of product development in collaboration with government, UNICEF andacademia. This is exemplary for existing multi-stakeholder collaboration including privatesector. Continued engagement of Govt, UN and local salt producers aimed to enhance theiodization of locally produced salt and thus improve household access to and use of iodizedsalt. This is an ongoing investment. In the first half of 2019, CARD in collaboration with UN andother stakeholders started a scoping exercise to explore the interest and viability of a SBN inCambodia. A range of private sector actors and/or representatives were approached tointroduce the concept of the SBN, discuss mutual interest and explore possible formalarrangements in future. A multi-stakeholder meeting confirmed enthusiasm to move aheadwith further consultations and exploration of formal administrative mechanisms. On behalf ofand with CARD and other Cambodia SUN members, WFP will take this forward includingthrough resource mobilization efforts to facilitate the continued scoping and start-up process.


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Key contributions of the private sector/businesses towards theSUN Movement strategic objectives in 2018-2019

Contributions to Process 1Bringing people together in the same space for action

N/A

Contributions to Process 2Ensuring a coherent policy and legal framework

N/A

Contributions to Process 3Aligning actions around common results

N/A

Contributions to Process 4Financial tracking and resource mobilisation

N/A


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SUN Civil Society Network

1.

Does the country have a network, forum or platform where the private sector coordinatestheir nutrition actions?

Yes


Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Alliance In Cambodia


Name: Hou Kroeun Email: [email protected]

4.

If the country has not established a network, forum or platform, does the multi-stakeholderplatform work with civil society, at large?

Not applicable as a Network has been established

5.Please explain:

6.


The SUN CSA Cambodia to scale up nutrition were focused on identifying nutrition prioritiesand coordinating nutrition activities of members. This is evident through the Mapping Surveyand Capacity Needs Assessment and contributions of the SUN CSA Cambodia at high levelnutrition discussions, such as the development of the NSFSN 2019-2023 and MIYCN SBCCStrategies. The SUN CSA Network has made very effective contributions at sub-national,national and international levels. Existing CSOs working in nutrition-specific and -sensitiveinterventions were successfully mobilized and coordinated, maximizing impact and influenceon nutrition governance, policies and investments. SUN CSA membership grew from 25 in2017 to 40 at the completion of 2018. During the reporting period the CSA Network wasinvolved in many activities involving information sharing, coordination, capacity building andreporting on progress. Nine case studies were submitted by member organizations, focusingon key evidence, lessons learned and best practices around specific and sensitive nutritioninterventions in communities where SUN CSA Cambodia members work. SUN CSA Cambodiasubmitted a total of 16 violation reports to the Executive Working Group (EWG) of theNational Oversight Board. While much has been accomplished since the formation of the SUNCSA Cambodia a few years ago, there is room to grow as a united alliance and it is our hopethat government, NGOs and other nutrition actors in Cambodia continue to connect, learnand grow together.


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Key contributions of civil society towards the SUN Movement strategic objectives in 2018-2019


The Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Alliance (SUN CSA) in Cambodia had a productive year in 2018 under the leadership of the Executive Committee (EC), consisting of Helen Keller International asthe Chair, Plan International, Save The Children, World Vision International and Save Vulnerable Cambodians - the local representative. Existing CSOs working in nutrition-specific and -sensitiveinterventions were successfully mobilized and coordinated, maximizing impact and influence on nutrition governance, policies and investments. As well as working with existing CSOs, membershipnumbers grew from 25 in 2017 to 40 at the completion of 2018. SUN CSA Cambodia members actively contributed evidence and technical support to the mid-term review for the National Strategy forFood Security and Nutrition and the monitoring and enforcement of the National BMS Code in 2017 and 2018. Partnership continued to grow between the SUN CSA Cambodia and the Council forAgricultural and Rural Development (CARD) – the highest national coordination body for the nutrition multi-stakeholder platform – and other SUN Networks (Donor and UN Network), as well as otherline ministries. Alliance members regularly participated in nutrition and food security related technical working groups, bridging community experiences with local authorities and government.Members also provided technical and financial support for the implementation of multi-sectoral nutrition advocacy events including World Breastfeeding Week and National Nutrition Day. The SUNCSA Cambodia consists of a diverse community of civil society actors working towards the common goal of ending malnutrition in Cambodia. While much has been accomplished since the formationof the SUN CSA Cambodia a few years ago, there is room to grow as a united alliance and it is our hope that government, NGOs and other nutrition actors in Cambodia continue to connect, learn andgrow together.


Overall, efforts of the SUN CSA Cambodia to scale up nutrition were focused on identifying nutrition priorities and coordinating nutrition activities of members. This is evident through the MappingSurvey and Capacity Needs Assessment that was conducted among members, along with the contributions of the SUN CSA Cambodia (via the EC) at high level nutrition discussions, such as thatpertaining to the development of the NSFSN 2019-2023 and MIYCN SBCC Strategies. Members of the SUN CSA Cambodia also regularly communicated activities and networked with other actorsincluding UN agencies, donors, academics and government networks to update them on the status, progress and challenges at various technical working groups and national forums. All projectfindings, research, experiences and best practices in implementing nutrition programs at the community level by members have been satisfactorily documented and published. SUN CSA Cambodiamembers regularly attend meetings at the TWG for SP and FS chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM); FS Forum chaired by CARD; NWG chaired by the National Nutrition Program (NNP), andSWG Integration of Nutrition and WASH chaired by CARD and co-chaired by Save the Children to maintain and ensure effective coordination between the SUN CSA Cambodia with other networks.SUN CSA Cambodia members occasionally deliver presentations on best practices and experiences related to nutrition activities, research, and studies at these meetings. In the past year, the alliancecontinued to provide technical and financial support to CARD and the MOH to implement various national multi-sectoral nutrition advocacy events including World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) andNational Nutrition Day (NND). Specific activities and contributions that brought civil society organizations together included a one-day capacity building workshop attended by 30-memberorganizations, provision of technical resources on breastfeeding and support to NGO partners to facilitate WBW activities in communities, and engagement in a one-day national workshop on nutritionand WASH. Another two day-capacity building workshop on nutrition policies and programs was conducted during the reporting period with participants representing 35 member organizations. TheSUN CSA Executive Committee organized a Capacity Building Workshop in April 2018 that was attended by 45 participants. The workshop aimed to familiarize participants with the National BMS Codestructures and mechanisms for monitoring and enforcing, types of violations, instructions on use of violation reporting forms and procedures for submitting violation reports. During this workshop,agreement was reached that SUN CSA Cambodia members would collect violation cases using the provided form. Violation cases would be sent to the SUN CSA Cambodia Focal Point for review,before being submitted to the Executive Working Group for action. Many SUN CSA members have limited experience advocating for nutrition topics, and based on this a two-day training workshopwas conducted by HKI on behalf of the SUN CSA EC in May, 2018. 57 participants attended, 24 of whom were based provincially. The workshop was facilitated by Ms. Megan Pennell, AdvocacyAdvisor of the Global SUN CSN and supported by Mr. Hou Kroeun, SUN CSA Cambodia Focal Point, and the SUN CSA Executive Committee. The objectives of the workshop were to; (i) Increaseunderstanding of what advocacy is and how it can support your work; (ii) Understand the basic elements of advocacy and how it can be integrated into the SUN CSA Cambodia member’s work; (iii)Learn how to develop an advocacy strategy and begin to develop an advocacy plan related to their work; and (iv) Strengthen personal relationships with fellow advocates, learning from each other’sexperience and working towards building a community of advocacy practitioners. SUN CSA Cambodia members play a critical role in nutrition interventions at the sub-national level to support andbuild capacity among communities to improve local nutrition practices, as documented in the 2017 Mapping of SUN Civil Society Organizations in Cambodia (published 2018). From the document, SUNCSA Cambodia members were implementing 71 distinct developmental projects encompassing nutrition, health, WASH, and agriculture at the national, sub-national and community levels, covering 22out of the 25 provinces in Cambodia; reaching over 9 million individuals with greater focus on women and children. Some challenges identified include lack of finances and resources, as well as limitedtechnical capacities of staff and partners. We recommend that more strategic partnerships are formed to complement efforts and prevent duplication.


The government has formed a National Core Group, chaired by CARD, to lead the development process of the NSFSN 2019-2023. Members of the Core Group were represent CARD, the Ministry ofAgriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Women’s Affairs.The active SUN Networks with be represented by GIZ for the Donors Network, the FAO for the UN Network and HKI for the SUN CSA network, with additional representation from the EU, USAID,World Bank, WFP, WHO, UNICEF and Save The Children. The concept note and Terms of Reference for this group was developed by the SUN CSA, highlighting clear roles and responsibilities of groupmembers and a timeline for the development process. Nine case studies were submitted by member organizations, focusing on key evidence, lessons learned and best practices around specific andsensitive nutrition interventions in communities where SUN CSA Cambodia members work. The case studies underwent the following process: editing, returning for approval, design to fit a uniformformat including appropriate pictures, and printing, and were then officially submitted to CARD for consideration as input in the development process of the NSFSN 2019-2023. More than 1,000 copieswere also printed and distributed to stakeholders during National Nutrition Day celebrations and the SUN CSA Annual Workshop as a representation of the work of the SUN CSA in Cambodia SUN CSACambodia submitted a total of 16 violation reports to the Executive Working Group (EWG) of the National Oversight Board during the course of this project. As results, the EWG issued a total of 8warning and agreement letters to companies/distributors who were found to have label/package violations during the pilot monitoring. Warning letters indicated that the company/distributor hadviolated BMS Code and that by signing the company agreed to resolve the violation within a specified period of time (typically 2-3 months). BMS promotional activity was assessed by HKI and WVI in66 purposely selected retail locations across 6 provincial capitals and 12 district towns for two cross-sectional surveys. All BMS products found for sale were purchased and their labels reviewed using a24-point checklist of label requirements from the Cambodian BMS code and the International Code. The proportion of stores which had Point of Sale (POS) promotions and total number of POSpromotions were calculated, along with the mean label score. Descriptive comparisons were made between 2015 and 2018. Across the six provinces, 137 BMS promotions were observed in 2015 and 144promotions in 2018. The percentage of stores with promotions increased from 57.8% in 2015 to 75.8% in 2018, but the median number of promotions per store decreased from 3 (interquartile range 2-5)to 2 (1-3). The most frequently observed promotional technique changed from informational material (57.7%) to display (63.2%). Mean product label scores increased, showing better adherence to theCode. These documented improvements and continued violations will inform the Royal Government’s ongoing efforts to implement a monitoring and enforcement system to control BMS promotionand protect breastfeeding. Several video clips demonstrating best practice of exclusive breastfeeding were created and disseminated to raise awareness of the importance of exclusive breastfeedinguntil at least 6 months old. Similarly, educational videos on BMS code on the Marketing of Products for Infant and Young Child Feeding were created and disseminated to all relevant stakeholders toraise awareness of what constitutes a violation and the correct mechanism for reporting a violation. SUN CSA Cambodia members also actively participated in the development of the Maternal, Infantand Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) Strategy for Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) 2019-2025. Involvement in this strategy is ongoing as we progress from development of the strategy to thedevelopment of TV spots and communication materials to be disseminated throughout Cambodia. In 2018 the SUN CSA Cambodia hosted regional Skype calls twice with the SUN Asia RegionalThematic Working Group on the monitoring and enforcement of national BMS codes. We shared and discussed our experiences and best practices on engagement in enforcement and monitoring ofBMS code. SUN CSA Cambodia also shared Cambodia’s BMS monitoring tool, BMS code video clip, case studies and breastfeeding materials. These exchanges were well received by other SUN CSAcountries. Throughout the year the SUN CSA Cambodia Focal Point and HKI Deputy Country Director, Hou Kroeun, attended two main global events: the 71st World Health Assembly Meeting and the40th Session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Food for Special Dietary Uses. The 71st World Health Assembly Meeting took place on 21–26 May 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland, and the GlobalCodex Meeting occurred from 26 – 30 November 2018 in Berlin, Germany. At the World Health Assembly Meeting, Kroeun joined the panel discussion on Cambodia’s research findings on AdolescentNutrition, as well as a productive discussion on Breastmilk and the Politics of Infant and Young Child Feeding. He also joined a session on Nourishing UHC that covered country successes, lessonslearned and new tools for integrating infant and young child nutrition in health with a focus on breastfeeding. Importantly, he advocated to the Cambodian delegation to support the WHA resolution onIYCF. The Global Codex meeting was attended to discuss with other member states the standard of follow-up formula for 6-12 month and 12-36 month old children, which was advocated by GlobalHKI’s ARCH Project. The Cambodia delegates had a chance to speak out 11 times in support of HKI’s advocacy points and many members of state also spoke up in support of this advocacy. Thisresulted in follow-up formula for 6-12 month olds being defined as BMS, as per our proposition, with additional information on labeling for children 6-12 months included accordingly. Importantly, thestandard on cross promotion was largely endorsed by many members of state and was also included in the Codex standard as per our demand. Because of the HKI global and country office’s activeadvocacy activities across the Webinar and face-face meetings we were able to gain great support from many low and middle-income countries. Although Asia was not completely united manycountries supported our causes, and Norway and Switzerland were big supporters that we will actively engage from now on to ensure success next year.


The SUN CSA has introduced a systematic mapping procedure and reports on the activities of the members in terms of the intended outcomes and population targets, geographic coverage andfinances. The SUN and UN networks have worked together to standardise the data collection efforts and to encourage standardised coverage by SUN Networks. The network has also assisted in theanalysis of budget allocations released by Government. Budget for Nutrition Related Expenditure for 2017-208 MOH: 35 million USD - 370,000 USD for SAM treatment - 3.91 million USD forsupplementation - 11.8 million USD for access to health services (HEF/Kantha Bopha children hospital) - 2.3 million USD for deworming - 17.48 million USD for health service provision under the HealthEquity Fund • MOP: 30,000 USD for salt iodization awareness • MOIH: 780,000 USD - 360,000 USD to Increase industrial production base: large and SMEs and urban clean water supply - 420,000USD to Support and strengthen capacity of industrial enterprises and handicraft • MRD: 40.2 million USD for Rural Water Supply, Hygiene and Sanitation including -1.9 million USD to Promote ruralwater supply service provision - 1.2 million USD to Promote rural sanitation service provision • MAFF: 68 million USD for food security including 14.9 million USD for agriculture interventions andprograms • MOEYS: 1.06 million USD WASH in schools


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SUN Donor Network

1.

Does the country have a network, forum or platform where donors coordinate their nutritionactions?

Yes


SUN Donor Network Cambodia


Name: Mr. Benjamin Knoedler Email: [email protected]

4.

If the country has not established a network, forum or platform, does the multi-stakeholderplatform work with donors, at large?

Not applicable as a Network has been established

5.Please explain:

A Donor Network has been established.

6.


Progress: The access to dialogues with the RGC has increased significantly, e.g. via the TWG-SP&FSN, and opens up more opportunities for high-level involvement in the nutrition sector.Through harmonised and aligned donor support to CARD via technical and financialassistance, the RGC was encouraged to increase domestic financing for multisectoralnutrition interventions. The Conditional Cash Transfer Programme has been adopted by theRGC and is now a RGC financed domestic programme. The topic of Nutrition has beenadopted as an investment priority for the Global Financing Facility (GFF). The development ofthe National Strategy for Food Security and Nutrition is advancing. Challenges: Althoughthere has been an increase in national funding, the domestic commitment to multisectoralcoordination and funding for CARD specifically remains challenging. CARD and itscoordination mandate need to be further empowered across line ministries. The regulation ofprivate health facilities and the enforcement of food safety laws remain a significantchallenge. There is only slow progress in involving the private sector, e.g. in the enforcementof the salt iodisation policy. The TWG-SP&FSN could be more strategic and effective andcould expand its scope.


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Key contributions of donors towards the SUN Movementstrategic objectives in 2018-2019


The SUN Donor Network (SDN) exists and is convened on a regular basis. Active members are theGerman Development Cooperation, World Bank, USAID, the EU and the Swiss DevelopmentCooperation. The SDN Convener is co-chairing the Technical Working Group for Social Protectionand Food Security and Nutrition (TWG-SP&FSN) and is supporting functional coordinatingmechanisms. Financial support and capacity building to the Council for Agricultural and RuralDevelopment (CARD) and the national SUN Secretariat at CARD is provided and enablesmultisectoral cooperation. Relevant contributions to sub-national capacity building in multisectoralcoordination have been made in selected provinces, e.g. the establishment of multisectoral provincialcoordination mechanisms.


Donors have actively supported the development of the National Strategy for Food Security andNutrition (NSFSN) 2019-2023, incl. provincial consultations. The Royal Government of Cambodia(RGC) has been supported to establish their own conditional cash transfer programme linked toperinatal care and child growth monitoring. During this reporting period, a diagnostic exercise isbeing undertaken to identify policy gaps in the area of food security and nutrition.


A mapping of stakeholders and their projects and activities is currently being prepared. Donors arealigning around a common results framework, and the tracking of actions is happening through theRectangular Strategy of the RGC.


There is joint donor effort to fund and implement the multi-stakeholder Cambodian Nutrition Projectusing existing government structures and platforms. Involved stakeholders include DFAT, the GermanDevelopment Cooperation (through KfW), the World Bank, the Global Financing Facility, and theRGC. A budget analysis including donor contributions will be completed towards the end of 2019.


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UN Network for SUN

1.

Does the country have a network, forum or platform where the United Nations coordinatetheir nutrition actions?

In progress


SUN UN Network


Name: Ms Cristian Munduate Email: [email protected]

4.

If the country has not established a network, forum or platform, does the multi-stakeholderplatform work with the United Nations, at large?

Yes

5.

Please explain:

Note: the SUN UN Network has been run on an informal basis with few dedicated meetings inthe reporting period. However, the UN is an active participant in the multi-stakeholdernetworks and the UN agencies intend to establish a more formal network around the nutritionaccelerator recognised in the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF)for Cambodia, 2019-2023. The SUN UN Network in Cambodia is moving towards increasingformalisation.

6.


Support for the formulation of the National Strategy for Food Security and Nutrition2019-2023 from UNICEF, WFP, WHO and FAO. The monitoring and reporting procedures forthe NSFSN will directly incorporate the ZERO Hunger Challenge National Plan of Action andthe SUN reporting procedures to reduce overlap. Inter-Agency cooperation has been strongto achieve the review and the formulation of the NSFSN. FAO appointed Co-Facilitator FSNfor the Technical Working Group for Social Protection and Food Security and Nutrition, whereUNICEF which had previously served three years in the role of Co-Facilitator for SocialProtection. Initial meetings conducted for the establishment of the SUN Business Network.Supporting achievement of local production of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food for treatmentof SAM Technical support through educational materials and guidelines for healthy diets andFSN (school materials, 15 video episodes promoting healthy food and nutrition for children,web-based monitoring system for performance of health services including SAM treatmentdelivery) Resource mobilisation and alignment around clear priorities Strengthening inter-ministerial commitment and cooperation for nutrition related targets SUN UN NetworkChallenges: Nutrition-specific staff and sufficient funding Short-term and ad hoc fundingGeneral Issues: No progress with Food Safety Law Sub-National co-ordination andimplementation requires new understanding and capacities including the monitoring ofactivities. Lack of data limits decision making, planning and reporting.


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Key contributions of the UN towards the SUN Movement strategic objectives in 2018-2019


Frequent contributions from UN Agencies to support the Technical Working Group for Social Protection and Food Security and Nutrition, the FoodSecurity and Nutrition Forums, National Nutrition Day events, National Conference on WASH and Nutrition and for sub-national meetings focused onimproved nutrition. The UN in Cambodia conducted Vision 2030 Workshops to explore development future for the UN in Cambodia. WHO leadingefforts to create a platform to raise awareness and coordinate actions to combat overweight and obesity and NCDs. The Cambodian NCD Alliancewas launched in early 2019. Healthy Food and Nutrition at Schools expos with MoEYS in May 2. This initiative was designed to raise awareness of UNagencies in food safety and healthy diets at schools. In collaboration with WFP, counterparts in the Council for Agriculture and Rural Development,the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and the National Social Protection Council (Ministry of Economy and Finance) participated in the 2018Global Child Nutrition Forum in Tunis to exchange lessons learned with some 60 countries worldwide on the design and implementation of nationalschool meals programmes. SUN UN Network members have sponsored Royal Government of Cambodia representatives to attend global events tobuild Cambodia\\\'s understanding and commitment to global initiatives and guidelines including Scaling Up Acute Malnutrition Management(UNICEF), and a SUN Business Network gathering in Japan (WFP). Joint meetings with other SUN Networks (Donors and CSA). The regularprogramme of meetings addresses both political and technical elements of FSN governance to maintain the profile of FSN issues and securecommitment to action in support of a common national strategy. In addition, the Joint Country Programming for the UN in Cambodia identifiesnutrition as an accelerator for achievement of the SDGs and the Resident Coordinator has promoted collaboration between agencies for theachievement of FSN goals. the UN agencies have worked through an extensive planning process to formulate the UNDAF 2019-2023 and agencyrepresentatives have met frequently over the period to articulate the framework and develop the work plans. Nutrition also features prominently inrespective agency strategic plans which are renewed in line with the new UNDAF and Govt strategy priorities and time lines. UN agencies jointlyconducted a Regional Study on Shock-Responsive Social protection Systems (WFP, UNICEF, FAO and ILO) to design a roadmap and inform design offuture actions for social protection and disaster response in Cambodia. The Humanitarian Response Forum (HRF) consisted of more than 30 UNagencies and NGOs to support of the protection of lives and livelihood in Cambodia. The HRF aims to build national capacity for emergencypreparedness and response in collaboration with National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) including through disaster simulations. TheHRF includes a working group on Food Security and Nutrition which monitors impact of seasonal stresses (such as drought and floods) on nutritionalwellbeing during the high-risk season. UNRC organised a UN Private sector meeting to identify common interests and establish sensitivity to theSDGs. Under leadership of SUN Secretariat with consultation with multi-stakeholders, the UN supported a scoping exercise to identify key steps forestablishing a SUN Business Network in Cambodia in 2019. A soft launch/kick off workshop of Cambodia SUN Business Network was attended by awide range of private sector, business association, and NGOs, donors and UN agencies.


UN Agencies support CARD through an Advisory Group meeting regularly to support policy dialogue. Working under the leadership of the Chairmanof CARD this Advisory Group is closely aligned with SUN Networks and includes representatives of key ministries. UN supported participation ofrepresentatives from Cambodia in a Member States Consultation on Development of Regional Action Framework on Protecting Children fromHarmful Impact of Food Marketing in Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines 26-28 March 2019 and the Inter Regional meeting to promote healthy dietsthrough the informal food sector, Bangkok, Thailand, 20-22 August 2019 (Bi-Regional SEARO and WPRO). UN agencies have been active indeveloping a \\\'One Health\\\' approach to create an action plan addressing Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR). The UN supported the Ministry ofHealth on the promotion of breastfeeding through the enforcement of the Sub-Decree 133 for marketing the IYCF products and the Baby FriendlyHospital Initiative (BFHI) and Sub-Decree 69 (Mandatory Salt Iodization). See documents attached.


UN agencies cooperated with CARD and other stakeholders for the formulation of Joint Monitoring Indicators for the TWG SP & FSN for the period2019-2020. Key outcomes for coordinated actions under the National Strategy for Food Security and Nutrition 2019-2023 have been identified(Healthy Diets; Improved food value chains and food safety; Disaster Management; WASH and Nutrition; Social Assistance; Community-ledNutrition; and Improved Governance and Partnerships). UN agencies are working to harmonise their efforts around these priority outcomes, whilstcontinuing to support sector-led activities relevant to particular agencies. In addition, the UNDAF also serves as a common results framework for allUN Agencies and in agreement with the Royal Government of Cambodia. Following guidelines for the localization of the SDGs and have contributedto reporting on progress through the VNR UN has supported the development and introduction of a landmark cash transfer system by the RoyalGovernment of Cambodia for pregnant women and children under two years. The UN contributed to alignment of support for the Nutrition Socialand Behavioural Change Communication (National Strategy for Nutrition for Maternal and Child Health) and the development of the Joint GrowthMonitoring Promotion Guidelines. Further, the UN supported the introduction of advocacy and learning materials on health and nutrition in primaryschools, and the development of job aides and toolkits for food quality and safety oversight in national school feeding. In collaboration between theUN, the CSA and CARD, a draft guide was developed for integration of Food Security and Nutrition in commune plans and budgets in support of thenational decentralization process.


On behalf of the SUN UN Network, UNICEF initiated a survey to map the activities and resource commitments of UN agencies relating to nutrition.The SUN UN Network continues to develop the mapping process, working with SUN CSA and other networks to standardise an annual exercise forprogrammes and resources contributing to food security and nutrition. Resources have been mobilised and a project approved for research intoMDD-W as an indicator for quality of diet and a proxy for dietary diversity. Resource mobilisation, from domestic sources, for greater nationalownership and programme expansion including for school meals and the treatment of SAM. UN agencies advocating for domestic funding for foodsecurity and nutrition from both public and private sources. Aligning activities to the National Social Protection Policy Framework (NSPPF) whereverrelevant, including contributing to a proposal for funding for operationalisation of the NSPPF from the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Work plansfor the UNDAF are all costed.


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Academia, science and research institutes

1.

Does the country have a network, forum or platform where academia, science and researchinstitutes coordinate their nutrition actions?

In progress


Centre for Excellence for Sustainable Intensification and Nutrition (CESAIN)

3.If yes, what is the name and contact details of the convener

Name: Email:

4.

If the country has not established a network, forum or platform, does the multi-stakeholderplatform work with academia, scientists and researchers, at large?

Yes

5.

Please explain:

Although such interactions remain quite limited. Much of the focus of CESAIN is onagriculture as nutrition is not linked to the teaching of this subject by the health sciences.There are also some linkages with academia within the National Nutrition Programme,including input to a Master Level course in Public Health.

6.Overall summary of progress achieved or challenges over the past year (April 2018 to April2019)


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Key contributions of academia, science and research institutestowards the SUN Movement strategic objectives in 2018-2019


Yet to bridge the gaps between agriculture, health sciences and environmental management. There issome progress achieved by invitations to students and teachers from these disciplinary areas to jointogether at the major forums and events conducted by CARD. Significant number of students doparticipate in these events. An international conference for CESAIN held at the Royal University ofAgriculture attracted academics from 17 different countries and from several universities inCambodia. This conference was used as a platform for launching research results from case studiesinto Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture in Cambodia.




Very limited investments to separate institutions. No programmatic approach. USAID has supportedCESAIN and publicised these efforts in an attempt to broaden the funding support.


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Status of past priorities

# Status of past priorities Yes/ No/ In progress

1. N/A In progress

2. N/A In progress

3. N/A In progress

4. N/A In progress

5. N/A N/A

6. N/A N/A


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Support given to meet priorities

1.

How did stakeholders (the Government, the UN, civil society organisations, donors, privatesector, etc.) contribute to meeting these priorities? Please explain:

The priorities were: 1. Develop the 2019-2023 National Strategy for Food Security andNutrition. The various stakeholders have all been engaged in and contributed to theformulation of the NSFSN 2019-2023.The private sector has been the least engaged but theyhave contributed to discussions during a preliminary meeting to initiate a SUN BusinessNetwork. Both national and sub-national stakeholders have actively contributed. The Donor,UN and CSA Networks all contributed financial and technical assistance and the RGC has ledthe process through CARD and with support from representatives of line ministries and theCouncil for Women as well as all provincial governments. 2. Active the SUN BusinessNetwork: CARD and WFP have led a process to activate the SUN Business Network, with theSUN networks aligning themselves to support this initiative. Plans for forming the networkhave been discussed but the private sector is looking for RGC direction and support. 3.Prepare plans for dealing with the double burden of malnutrition (including overweight andobesity issues). This work is led by a newly formed NCD Alliance with strong support fromWHO and other agencies. The inclusion of overweight and obesity in the NSFSN 2019-2023has created much discussion and is raising awareness of the issues. 4. Use economicarguments and cross-sectoral dialogue to advocate for increased investments by governmentand private sector for funding for food security and nutrition. These arguments are usedincreasingly by CARD and other networks to advocate for increasing funding fromgovernment. Without a specific platform for interactions with the private sector there is littleheadway in promoting private sector investment other than by regulatory efforts (for examplethe prevention of marketing of breast milk substitutes). However, some companies identifywith nutrition objectives and have invested in products marketed as nutritious foods (fishpowder, nutritious snack foods etc). 5. Continue research and analysis to improvevulnerability monitoring/response and inform robust action to ‘leave no-one behind’. Therehave been strong movements by the RGC through the National Council for Social Protection,assisted by UN, Donor and CSA networks. Current efforts hinge on the implementation of anew maternal and child cash transfer for the poor and the improvement of the targeting anddelivery system. A development partners group supporting social protection has been veryactive in supporting this progress and many members of the SUN networks also support thisgroup. The commitment to leaving no one behind is shared by the RGC and stronglyembedded in the NSFSN 2019-2023.

2.

Did you receive internal technical assistance (through in-country technical providers) to meetthese priorities?

Yes

3.

If yes, who supported you and how did they support you? Please explain:

Support in the form of Technical Assistance has come from line ministries and many agencies.Amongst the donors, Germany (GIZ), the EU, USAID, JICA and World Bank have beenparticularly active. The UN in Cambodia has provided TA through UNICEF, WFP, WHO, ILOand FAO . The SUN CSA has given TA and provided facilitation for virtually all consultativeactivities and for information dissemination. These different parties provided technicalexpertise for discussions and for training and dissemination.

4.

Did you receive external technical assistance (as requested through the SUN global supportsystem) to meet these priorities?

Yes

5.

If yes, who supported you and how did they support you? Please explain:

SUN Cambodia received support for the formulation of the SUN Business Network and forpreparations for a budget exercise planned for later in 2019. SUN CSA received support foradvocacy training.


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2019-2020 priorities

Please list the key priorities of the multi-stakeholder platform for 2019-2020 (max 6)

# Priority

1.Finalise, disseminate and implement the NSFSN 2019-2023 including capacity building to sub-national level.

2. Activate the SUN Business Network

3. Implement double duty actions for dealing with overweight and obesity and healthy diets

4.Advocate for increases in RGC and donor funding for priority areas in the NSFSN inclusion ofnutrition related expenditures in the Commune Investment Plans.for

5.Apply ICT to develop information systems for FSN for information sharing, knowledgemanagement, M&E and national reporting and for brokering partnerships with stakeholders.

6. Complete the budget exercise for mapping nutrition related activity and expenditures

Support needed to meet 2019-2020 priorities

1.

Are you planning to seek technical assistance (internal or external) to meet these priorities?

Yes

2.

If yes, whose support you will be seeking and for what? Please explain:

TA required to support the process for activation of the SUN Business Network and for thebudgeting exercise (assistance from SUN Secretariat, from specialised agencies in-countryincluding from UN and SUN CSA. TA from UN and Donors to develop double duty actions(especially from WHO and UNICEF). Coordinated assistance required for development of themonitoring and reporting systems.


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Priorities summary

Please describe overall achievements, positive developments, key challenges and suggestions forimprovement towards meeting your priorities the past year (April 2018 - April 2019) and looking ahead.

The preparation of the NSFSN 2019-2023 is well advanced and has involved an extensive consultationprocess at the national and sub-national level. Clear priorities are emerging from this strategy in terms ofthe actions requiring multi-sectoral coordination. A major challenge for sub-national governance hasbeen recognised and substantial efforts will be required to carry the strategy down to the sub-nationallevel to address implementation constraints. The key learning that has arisen is for the separation of thesector-led priorities to the responsible agencies operating within the sector and for CARD to concentrateits limited resources on the priorities for joint action and multi-sectoral coordination. The challenge withthis approach will be to ensure that each sector incorporates nutrition-related objectives in their ownstrategic processes and reports on these in their annual reporting. The lack of a SUN Business Network isbeing addressed with better understanding gained through external support from the SUN Secretariatand with joint leadership from CARD and WFP. There has been good progress in ensuring thatoverweight and obesity issues are included in the planning and targets for the period 2019-2023 and forforming an NCD Alliance to lead these actions. WHO has been very active in collecting evidence, raisingissues and securing wider support, particularly for nutrition education in schools and for promoting keymessages to the wider community. CARD and line ministries have been successful in securing a generalcommitment from the Ministry of Economy and Finance for increasing the funding for nutrition in linewith the rate of economic growth. Limited progress with influencing private sector investments otherthan for selected companies which have recognised the potential for marketing of nutritious foods. Stepstowards the formation of a SUN Business Network are critical. Research and analysis to help identifyvulnerable groups has been assisted by ongoing development of the IDPoor system to trial urban and on-demand applications of IDPoor and the continuing rounds of information updating.


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Emergency preparedness and response planning

1.

Within the reporting period (April 2018 - April 2019), has the country faced or responded to acrisis requiring humanitarian assistance?

Yes

2.

If yes, what was the type of emergency

Other

3.And what was the duration of this emergency? Please explain:

Two to three weeks

4.

Does the country have a national plan on emergency preparedness and response?

Yes

5.

If yes, does the national plan on emergency preparedness and response include nutritionactions and indicators (both nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive)?

Yes


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Emergency preparedness and response planning

6.

Is the continuum of good nutrition (from lifesaving emergency action to long-termdevelopment planning) considered in discussions within the multi-stakeholder platform?

Yes

7.

Does the multi-stakeholder platform include relevant stakeholders, including humanitarian,resilience, or disaster risk reduction actors?

Yes

8.

If yes, which stakeholders are included? Please explain:

NCDM, Red Cross, WFP, FAO, UNICEF, WHO, numerous NGOs (national and international)including HKI, Plan International, Save the Children, OXFAM, World Vision, People in Need,Action Aid and others.

9.

Does the SUN Focal Point, or another representative from the multi-stakeholder platform,participate in existing national humanitarian coordination systems?

Yes

10.

More information: Please add any additional information that is important to the work of themulti-stakeholder platform in times of crisis.

Regular work on the development of the Integrated Phase Classification, exercises conductedfor the CamRex, including some with sub-national actors, development of sophisticatedmapping capabilities and knowledge platforms (PRISM) to support disaster response andemergency response. On-going work for early warning and preparedness led by WFP andassociated NGOs.


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Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls

1.

Is gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls seen as a priority in the work ofthe multi-stakeholder platform?

Yes

2.

Has gender parity (no less than 40 per cent of either women or men) in the composition of themulti-stakeholder platform been achieved?

Yes

3.

Is a governmental Ministry or Department responsible for women’s affairs/gender equality inthe country a member of the multi-stakeholder platform?

Yes

4.If yes, what is the name of this Ministry or Department? Please explain:

Ministry of Women\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Affairs and the Council for Women

5.

If not a part of the multi-stakeholder platform, how do you engage with this Ministry orDepartment? Please explain:

N/A

6.

Does the multi-stakeholder platform collaborate with other non-state actors that are workingtowards gender equality and the empowerment of women?

Yes

7.If yes, with whom do you engage?


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Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls

8.

Does the multi-stakeholder platform have an overview of the nutritional status of women,men, adolescent girls and adolescent boys in the country, to better address needs?

Yes

9.

Has analysis or a stocktake of existing nutrition policies, legislation and regulations from agender perspective taken place?

Yes

10.

Does the multi-sectoral and multi-stakeholder nutrition plan or strategy address genderequality, through actions and indicators?

Yes

11.

Does your country have a national gender equality policy or strategy in place?

Yes

12.

If yes, does this policy or strategy address nutrition, through actions and indicators?

No

13.

What actions, such as advocacy, have been implemented by the multi-stakeholder platform in2018-2019 to ensure gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls? Pleaseexplain:

Engagement off MoWA in process of dialogue and in consultations at national and sub-national level, with additional support from the Council for Women. Incorporation of GenderEquality in the principles overlying the NSFSN 2019-2023. Representatives of the MoWA andthe Council for Women participated in the round of sub-national consultations covering allprovinces.


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Nutrition-sensitive and sustainable food systems

1.

In addition to the multi-stakeholder platform for nutrition, does another multi-stakeholderplatform or mechanism on food security and food systems exist in the country?

Yes

2.

If yes, what is this platform or mechanism called and who is a part of this platform? Pleaseexplain:

Zero Hunger Challenge (involves basically the same stakeholders, with some greateremphasis on the agricultural sector). The ZHC has a supporting National Plan of Action2016-2025. Many of the same actors were involved in the formulation of this plan but thestakeholders do not meet regularly specifically around the ZHC except for representativeroles attending regional events. In addition, the TWG agriculture and Water and the TWGFisheries also deal with food security and food systems issues.

3.If yes, does the multi-stakeholder platform for nutrition work in close collaboration with thisfood security or food system mechanism?

4.

Do key food system stakeholders (including the private sector) participate in the multi-stakeholder platform for nutrition?

Yes

5.

If yes, which stakeholders participate? Please explain:

The Government and Development Partners and Civil Society Organisations are wellrepresented with only occasional representation directly from food producers and processors.Generally the government represents the interests of the producer groups and consumersgenerally.

6.

If not, which stakeholders should be more involved? Please explain:

For effective nutrition-sensitive value chain development, the private sector, producers andconsumer voices need to be strengthened.

7.

Are efforts ongoing to put in place policies or legislation to enhance the contribution of foodsystems towards healthy diets and good nutrition?

Yes


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8.If yes, what types of policies or legislation?

9.

Has your country put in place large-scale programmes or investments aiming to improve theproductivity and sustainability of food systems?

Yes

10.

If yes, which ones? Please explain

There are major investments associated with GEF, IFAD (ASPIRE), World Bank and ADB andgrant aid from EU (fisheries), USAID (Harvest II), Australia (CAVAC), AFD, Switzerland(CHAIN) and GIZ. in addition, there are large-scale private investments aimed at increasingproductivity in cropping and agro-industry.

11.

And are these programmes designed to contribute to healthier diets and good nutrition?

Yes

12.

Are these programmes aligned with or integrated into the Common Results Framework?

Yes


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Advocacy and communication

1.

Does the multi-stakeholder platform have a communication and/or advocacy strategy or planin place?

In progress

2.If yes, does this strategy aim to:

3.

Do you work with the media to amplify key messages, raise awareness and demand action onnutrition?

Yes

4.If yes, how does this work take form and with whom do you work?

5.

Do parliamentarians work with the multi-stakeholder platform?

Yes

6.

Has a parliamentary network for nutrition been established? Yes/No

No

7.

Has the multi-stakeholder platform nominated nutrition champions?

No

8.If yes, please list their names and titles:

9.

Have you produced any communication materials or products related to the SUN approachand/or country-level SUN achievements?

Yes


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Advocacy and communication

10.

Do you use any SUN Movement communications materials to support in-country advocacy?

Yes

11.If yes, which products do you normally use:

12.If no, this is because of:

13.

Have high-level nutrition events been organised during the reporting period (April 2018 -April2019)?

Yes

14.

If yes, please explain:

National Nutrition Day for national level and for some sub-national events WorldBreastfeeding Week celebrations nationally and selected sub-national events Second NationalConference on WASH and Nutrition in Nov 2018 Meeting to validate the Joint AnnualAssessment for SUN

15.

Are any high-level events planned for the period ahead (April 2019 - April 2020)?

Yes

16.

If yes, please explain:

Same regular programme of high level events including for regular program of quarterly TWGmeetings, Food Security Forum meetings (bi-monthly) Breast Feeding Week celebrations,National Nutrition Day in November 2019 and additional events at national and sub-nationallevel for the release of the NSFSN 2019-2023.

17.

Have you ever received advocacy and communication-related technical assistance?

No

18.If yes, please explain:

19.

Would you like to scale up your communication and advocacy, but feel that you do not havethe capacity, resources or knowledge?

Yes

Documents

Cambodia€¦ · Name Organisation Job title Email Phone Add to SUN mailing list SOK Silo CARD Deputy Secretary General, CARD [email protected] 012 451 111 N/A Iean Russell FAO Policy