The National Nutrition Program (2016-2020) Progress Analysis: Evidence for the Development of the National Food and Nutrition Strategy

The National Nutrition Program (2016-2020) Progress Analysis: Evidence for the Development of the National Food and Nutrition Strategy

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Although stunting in children is declining, Ethiopia is not on track to achieve the NNP II target of re ducing stunting rates to 26% by 2020. Stunting de cline stagnated between 2016 and 2019, with large differences in stunting rates across regions, residence, and wealth status. Stunting remains a public health concern in Ethiopia and more interventions are need ed to accelerate its reduction.