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Policy overview of the multisectoral nutrition planning process: The progress, challenges, and lessons learned from Burkina Faso
Author(s) -
Ouedraogo Ousmane,
Doudou Maimouna Halidou,
Drabo Koiné Maxime,
Garnier Denis,
Zagré Noël Marie,
Sanou Dia,
Reinhardt Kristina,
Donnen Philippe
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the international journal of health planning and management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.672
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1099-1751
pISSN - 0749-6753
DOI - 10.1002/hpm.2823
Subject(s) - accountability , government (linguistics) , stakeholder , strategic planning , business , process (computing) , political science , malnutrition , process management , economic growth , environmental resource management , public relations , economics , marketing , computer science , law , operating system , philosophy , linguistics
Summary Introduction Malnutrition is a multifactorial problem, and multisectoral planning is an indispensable tool. The objective of this study was (a) to evaluate the extent to which nutrition is integrated into policies and (b) to describe the process used by the government of Burkina Faso to reform its policy frameworks and multisectoral nutrition planning. Methods This was a qualitative study, and data were collected in two key steps: first, through a policy overview conducted in 2015 and, second, in November 2017, through a document review and individual stakeholder interviews with 32 key actors involved in national nutrition planning. Results The extent to which nutrition is integrated into development policies varied from one sector to another. Since 2014, Burkina Faso has initiated nutrition planning through a multisectoral approach involving six sectors. This process was implemented in three key stages. Progress includes revision of national nutrition policy towards multisectoral perspective, formulation of a consensual and quality multisectoral nutrition strategic plan, creation of nutrition budget line, and establishment of nutrition technical secretariat. Conclusion To improve the anchoring of multisectoral coordination bodies at the supra‐ministerial level, mobilizing resources and promoting sector accountability are key next steps that would contribute to the success of the implementation.