# Why are policies to combat undernutrition not effective in Mozambique?

## TL;DR

This paper explores why child undernutrition remains high in Mozambique despite existing policies and suggests the need for better community-centered governance.

## Contribution

The paper highlights the need for coordinated, community-centered governance to effectively combat undernutrition in Mozambique.

## Key findings

- Child undernutrition persists in Mozambique due to poverty and weak health systems.
- Limited community engagement and poor multisectoral integration hinder progress.
- Strengthening governance is crucial for effective policy implementation.

## Abstract

Despite multiple policies, child undernutrition in Mozambique remains high due to poverty, weak health and food systems, limited community engagement, and poor multisectoral integration. Strengthening coordinated, community-centered governance is urgently needed to ensure effective implementation and sustainable impact.

Child malnutrition is high in Mozambique despite multiple policies and programs to improve the situation. In this Comment, the authors discuss the reasons for the lack of progress.