Enhancing EC's contribution to address maternal and child undernutrition and its causes : Concept Note

As a part of the process of reviewing its involvement in the field of nutrition in developing countries, the European Commission organised a seminar -Enhancing EC's contribution to address maternal and child undernutrition and its causes- in May 2008. It brought together nutrition experts and EC staff to advise the EC on priorities, strategy and responses to tackle undernutrition. Following the seminar, a concept paper has been developed by E6 unit of EuropeAid, based on a full consultation with stakeholders. It draws on the recommendations of the seminar and that of recent publications such as the Lancet series on nutrition (2008). It is primarily intended for EC staff at headquarter and in delegations. It is also meant to inform other stakeholders in nutrition and contribute to better coordination and complementaries. The concept paper suggests a way forward for the EC to prioritise nutrition and to develop a strategy/nutrition operational plan.

 European Commission, EuropeAid - January 2009