• Stélio Bila

This study examines the budget allocations for Nutrition in Mozambique from 2018 to 2020, set against the backdrop of the country's ongoing struggle with chronic malnutrition. With 43% of children facing chronic malnutrition and a high dependence on agriculture affected by frequent floods and droughts, Mozambique faces significant nutritional challenges (UN, 2019). Despite the Multi-Sectoral Action Plan for Chronic Malnutrition Reduction (PAMRDC) setting ambitious targets, there is a disconnect between the allocated budgets and the effective execution of nutrition interventions. This gap hinders the monitoring and success of strategies aimed at reducing chronic malnutrition. The primary objective is to evaluate the level of allocation and execution of financial resources allocated for Nutrition in Mozambique during this period, particularly analysing the Economic and Social Plans (PES) of sectors involved in the PAMRDC. The study adopts a participatory approach, combining quantitative and qualitative analyses through document analysis, interviews, and comparative methods. The evaluation includes data from 2010 to 2020 to provide a more robust series and parallel evaluation of the Health Sector Strategic Plan (PESS) 2014-2019. The analysis reveals that, despite a 223% increase in the budget for social sectors from 2010 to 2020, the allocation to individual sectors remained relatively unchanged. This pattern reflects the persistent of traditional budget allocation philosophies based on poverty, infrastructure needs, and population size, rather than addressing specific problems like chronic malnutrition. The study concludes that the current budget allocation model in Mozambique is inadequate for addressing the complex and multifaceted issue of chronic malnutrition. The lack of alignment between the strategic objectives of government programs and their budgetary execution, especially in critical sectors like agriculture, health, and education, significantly undermines efforts to combat malnutrition. The study underscores the urgent need for a more integrated, strategically focused, and effectively executed approach to budget allocation for nutrition interventions.

This study examines the budget allocations for Nutrition in Mozambique from 2018 to 2020, set against the backdrop of the country's ongoing struggle with chronic malnutrition. With 43% of children facing chronic malnutrition and a high dependence on agriculture affected by frequent floods and droughts, Mozambique faces significant nutritional challenges (UN, 2019). Despite the Multi-Sectoral Action Plan for Chronic Malnutrition Reduction (PAMRDC) setting ambitious targets, there is a disconnect between the allocated budgets and the effective execution of nutrition interventions. This gap hinders the monitoring and success of strategies aimed at reducing chronic malnutrition. The primary objective is to evaluate the level of allocation and execution of financial resources allocated for Nutrition in Mozambique during this period, particularly analysing the Economic and Social Plans (PES) of sectors involved in the PAMRDC. The study adopts a participatory approach, combining quantitative and qualitative analyses through document analysis, interviews, and comparative methods. The evaluation includes data from 2010 to 2020 to provide a more robust series and parallel evaluation of the Health Sector Strategic Plan (PESS) 2014-2019. The analysis reveals that, despite a 223% increase in the budget for social sectors from 2010 to 2020, the allocation to individual sectors remained relatively unchanged. This pattern reflects the persistent of traditional budget allocation philosophies based on poverty, infrastructure needs, and population size, rather than addressing specific problems like chronic malnutrition. The study concludes that the current budget allocation model in Mozambique is inadequate for addressing the complex and multifaceted issue of chronic malnutrition. The lack of alignment between the strategic objectives of government programs and their budgetary execution, especially in critical sectors like agriculture, health, and education, significantly undermines efforts to combat malnutrition. The study underscores the urgent need for a more integrated, strategically focused, and effectively executed approach to budget allocation for nutrition interventions.

"A Critical Analysis of Budget Priorities for Nutrition and Health in Mozambique (2018-2020)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.c257-c274, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406236.pdf

"A Critical Analysis of Budget Priorities for Nutrition and Health in Mozambique (2018-2020)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. ppc257-c274, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406236.pdf