NO III, OIC Sheryl C. Sedantes paticipated in the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Joint-Assessment Consultation Series (Philippines) held October 21, 23, and 26 via Zoom. The activity aimed to assess the Philippines’ progress along the four processes of the SUN Movement from April 2019 to April 2020 and identify country priorities for 2020 to 2021.

Specifically, the assessment workshop aimed to:

1. Collectively identify major achievements in nutrition coordination around the four processes that are deemed necessary for an enabling environment; 2. Clarify challenges, opportunities, and identify priorities for the coming year; 3. Foster discussions and exchange among the nutrition stakeholders with a view of nurturing and catalyzing further collaboration throughout the year; and 4. Provide an opportunity for each stakeholder group to present their contributions towards achievements in nutrition coordination, give feedback and hold each other to account, as well as stimulate greater engagement from key partners.