National nutrition planning guidelines for Uganda

These guidelines have been prepared to facilitate integration of nutrition as a cross-cutting issue in sector and local government plans. The guidelines respond to the need for comprehensive multisectoral guidance for those involved in planning for nutrition activities at different levels. They complement the Local Government Development Planning Guidelines (LGDPG) (2014) and the Sector Development Planning Guidelines (SDPG) (2015) developed by the National Planning Authority (NPA).

These guidelines were developed through a participatory process that involved multiple stakeholders, including relevant government sectors, local governments, development partners, and civil society. The development of these guidelines entailed a number of processes including a desk review of existing planning documents and relevant policy frameworks; individual consultations with national-level stakeholders; and regional consultations with local governments. These guidelines are aligned with existing Uganda national development policy and planning frameworks as well as international obligations relevant to food and nutrition security.