Supporting the Development of National Food and Nutrition Security Index in Bhutan

The article describes the FAO-supported initiative in Bhutan to develop a national food and nutrition security dashboard, aligned with the country's Renewable Natural Resources Strategy 2030. Despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the project successfully used secondary data to create indicators, promoted stakeholder engagement through consultations, and trained government staff on food security methodologies. The project’s outcomes aim to strengthen evidence-based policymaking for agriculture and nutrition, directly contributing to Bhutan’s national and SDG targets.