Existence of multiactor bodies governing or decision making bodies for food policy at national, subnational and/or local level with diverse participation of civil society organizations
- National Nutrition Steering Committee (NNSC)
This committee will make nationally important policy decisions and monitor the activities and will comprise of high-level representatives of relevant ministries
2.National Nutrition Co-ordination Committee (NNCC)
This committee will make key technical decisions and review the action plan periodically and prioritize activities and will comprise of nutrition professionals of different sectors
3.Nutrition Coordinating Committee at Provincial level (NCCP)
This committee plans and manages the nutritional interventions and other programmes within the province
4.Nutrition Co-ordination Unit (NCU)
NCU functioning as a secretariat will be responsible for coordination between implementing agencies ensuring smooth implementation of key decisions made by the NNSC and NNCC. Monitoring and evaluation system will be developed to ensure that the NNP is being implemented and the objectives are met.
The problems faced in implementing as well as monitoring will be identified, and the information will be shared with the respective institutions/ bodies at provincial/district level in order to take necessary actions[1]
[1] National Nutrition Plan of Srilanka. https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/sites/default/files/LKA%202010%20Sri%20Lanka%20National%20Nutrition%20Policy-English_0.pdf