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The Outcome of The Round Table Provincial Consultation in Luang Namtha Province

The Outcome of The Round Table Provincial Consultation in Luang Namtha Province “Addressing Food and Nutrition Security issues for the Northern Provinces” July 11 , 2013 Presentation – DIC/MPI. Presentation Outline Background, Objectives, Scope, Method Implementation

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The Outcome of The Round Table Provincial Consultation in Luang Namtha Province

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  1. The Outcome of The Round Table Provincial Consultation in Luang Namtha Province “Addressing Food and Nutrition Security issues for the Northern Provinces” July 11, 2013 Presentation – DIC/MPI SWG-ARD / Vientiane / July 11, 2013

  2. Presentation Outline • Background, Objectives, Scope, Method • Implementation • Outcomes / Discussions / Step forward • Questions – Recommendations – Lessons learnt SWG-ARD / Vientiane / July 11, 2013

  3. Background, Scope, Objective, Method • Background • Round Table Process - Since 2009, Provincial Consultation occurred in Sayabouly, Sekong and Xiengkhouang • Objective • Provincial Consultations aim to augment aid effectiveness and foster better development results at local level • 27-28 June 2013 – Luang Namtha • Theme: Addressing MDG: Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) issues for the Northern Provinces • ExpectedOutput • An action plan and recommendations to address the food and nutrition security issues that can be endorsed during the RTM in November • Expected Outcomes • Improved understanding of national/regional/provincial mechanisms on tackling the FNS issue • Identification of a concrete action required by stakeholders and assured commitments • Strengthened coordination within central, regional and provincial stakeholders, as well as between provincial authorities, central government and development partners on the issue • Method • Background document dissemination, Presentations, Multi stakeholders focus group discussions (focus on 10 strategic objectives and 28 action areas stated in the National Nutrition Strategy and Plan of Action) • Chaired by the provincial governor, co-chaired by MPI and UNDP, attended by , Government officials from 10 SWGs, representatives of 8 Northern Provinces, DPs, CSO, INGO. SWG-ARD / Vientiane / July 11, 2013

  4. Implementation 1/ Presentations: National picture (MoH), Focus in Northern Provinces (DPI), Speech Vice Minister (MAF, MOH) 2/ Four Group Discussion (5-6 facilitators – 20 to 30 participants) - covered 10 strategic objectives Strategic Objectives to address Immediate Causes • Strategic Objective 1: Improve Nutrient Intake • Strategic Objective 2: Prevent and Reduce Diseases Strategic Objective to address Underlying Causes • Strategic Objective 3: Increase and Diversify Domestic Food Production • Strategic Objective 4: Improve Access to Food • Strategic Objective 5: Improve Mother and Child Care Practices • Strategic Objective 6: Improve Environ. Health and Access to Nutrition & Health services Strategic Objectives to address Basic Causes • Strategic Objective 7: Improve Institutions and Coordination • Strategic Objective 8: Improve Human Capacity • Strategic Objective 9: Increase Quality and Quantity of Information • Strategic Objective 10: Increase Investment in Nutrition and Food Security 3/ Restitution / Presentation of Focus Group Discussion recommendations – Comments and Discussion 4/ Field visit - ½ day: Northern Region Sustainable Livelihoods through Livestock Development Project SWG-ARD / Vientiane / July 11, 2013

  5. Outcomes / Discussions / Step forward • A report will be issued by the MPI integrating all comments & recommendations • Most actions identified as relevant for the Northern Provinces were already formulated in the National Nutrition Plan of Actions • Need to gather again to develop practical action plans (could be at internal / sectorial level) • Budgeting should be part of the discussion • Need to better involve other sectors (transport and communication, trade…) • The national coordination mechanism /structure for FNS could take the form of the NAHICO • Urgent need to invest into Agriculture (the strong economic growth is an asset to do so) • Many sectors are directly or indirectly concerned by the issue – thus should all be involved ---------- • This consultation was a first step, further work is necessary • Many stakeholders from various sectors are looking forward to the LSIS for precise planning • Capacity building and employment at local level are very important • UN agencies (and DPs in general) are ready to support the government in its effort to tackle Food and Nutrition Security issues SWG-ARD / Vientiane / July 11, 2013

  6. THANK YOU Questions Recommendations Lessons learnt SWG-ARD / Vientiane / July 11, 2013

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