The Seqota Declaration Committed to Ending Stunting in Children Under Two by 2030

Abstract

Although Ethiopia has recorded a steady and impressive reduction in stunting over the past decade, levels remain high and stark geographical inequalities persist. On 15th July 2015, the Government of Ethiopia made a declaration to end child malnutrition by 2030, rearming its commitment to nutrition as a foundation for economic development. Accelerating progress towards this goal, set out in the Seqota Declaration, will require coordinated multisectoral eorts to increase nutrition smart investments in infrastructure and technology, drive behavior change, and empower communities to innovate and identify localized solutions to address malnutrition.