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Southern African Nutrition Capacity Development: Summary and Future Plans

Learn about SANCADI's activities from 2006-2008, focusing on human and institutional capacity in food, nutrition, and HIV/AIDS. Discover the initiatives and strategies for developing expertise in Malawi, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique, Namibia, and Swaziland.

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Southern African Nutrition Capacity Development: Summary and Future Plans

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  1. SOUTHERN AFRICAN NUTRITION CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (SANCADI) Summary of Activities and Future Plans 2006 -8 By Joyce Chanetsa: SANCADI Coordinator, University of Western Cape, South Africa

  2. SANCADI • Global initiative to develop human capacity in nutrition • Spearheaded by UNU and IUNS • Established as the first of the African nutrition capacity development initiatives. • Developed as a “learning co-operative” - comprised of institutions in the region with specific expertise - provides a mechanism for mutual transfer of expertise and capacity. • From 2005 funded by USDA andfacilitated through University of the Western Cape (RSA) • Focus: • Malawi, South Africa - Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique, • Inform: • Namibia, Swaziland

  3. Steering Committee • Prof D Sanders: University of Western Cape (South Africa) - Chair • Dr R Swart: University of Western Cape (South Africa) • Prof P Kuzwayo: University of Limpopo - (South Africa) • Dr B Mtimuni: University of Malawi – Bunda College (Malawi) • Dr K Gobotswang: University of Botswana (Botswana)

  4. SANCADI Purpose: Development of Human and Institutional Capacity in Food, Nutrition and HIV and AIDS Focus areas • Nutrition and HIV/AIDS • Management of severe malnutrition • Nutrition and food security • Nutrition advocacy and marketing for SANCADI

  5. Activities since March 2006 • With support from USDA: • Appointment of coordinator, • Rapid audit of nutrition programming and advocacy activities as well as needs assessment in region undertaken, • Selection of institutions to facilitate and support capacity development activities (eg UWC, UKZN, UM) • Work Plan for 2007 -8 approved

  6. Work Plan 2007 - 8 • Dissemination of the learning module on Nutrition and HIV/AIDS developed by SANCADI and East African counterparts and produced by RCQHC /FANTA, or modified versions ( includingFood security) - through Training of Trainers workshops in Malawi and South Africa, • Evaluate effectiveness of use of Learning module, • Assess and improve current practice at 1st level (district) hospitals on Management of severe malnutrition in South Africa, and Botswana (eg using WHO 10 steps) • Develop an advocacy and marketing strategy for SANCADIto ensure visibility and sustainability.

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