SOUTHERN AFRICAN NUTRITION CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (SANCADI) Summary of Activities and Future Plans By Joyce Chanetsa: SANCADI Coordinator, University of Western Cape, South Africa

Global initiative to develop human capacity in nutrition Global initiative to develop human capacity in nutrition Spearheaded by UNU and IUNS Spearheaded by UNU and IUNS Established as the first of the African nutrition capacity development initiatives. Established as the first of the African nutrition capacity development initiatives. Developed as a learning co-operative - comprised of institutions in the region with specific expertise - provides a mechanism for mutual transfer of expertise and capacity. Developed as a learning co-operative - comprised of institutions in the region with specific expertise - provides a mechanism for mutual transfer of expertise and capacity. From 2005 funded by USDA and facilitated through University of the Western Cape (RSA) From 2005 funded by USDA and facilitated through University of the Western Cape (RSA) Focus: Focus: Malawi, South Africa - Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, South Africa - Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique, Inform: Inform: Namibia, Swaziland Namibia, Swaziland SANCADI

Steering Committee Prof D Sanders: University of Western Cape (South Africa) - Chair Dr R Swart: University of Western Cape (South Africa) Prof P Kuzwayo: University of Limpopo - (South Africa) Dr B Mtimuni: University of Malawi – Bunda College (Malawi) Dr K Gobotswang: University of Botswana (Botswana)

SANCADI Purpose: Development of Human and Institutional Capacity in Food, Nutrition and HIV and AIDS Focus areas Nutrition and HIV/AIDS Nutrition and HIV/AIDS Management of severe malnutrition Management of severe malnutrition Nutrition and food security Nutrition and food security Nutrition advocacy and marketing for SANCADI Nutrition advocacy and marketing for SANCADI

Activities since March 2006 With support from USDA: Appointment of coordinator,Appointment of coordinator, Rapid audit of nutrition programming and advocacy activities as well as needs assessment in region undertaken, Rapid audit of nutrition programming and advocacy activities as well as needs assessment in region undertaken, Selection of institutions to facilitate and support capacity development activities (eg UWC, UKZN, UM) Selection of institutions to facilitate and support capacity development activities (eg UWC, UKZN, UM) Work Plan for approvedWork Plan for approved

Work Plan Dissemination of the learning module on Nutrition and HIV/AIDS developed by SANCADI and East African counterparts and produced by RCQHC /FANTA, or modified versions ( including Food security) - Dissemination of the learning module on Nutrition and HIV/AIDS developed by SANCADI and East African counterparts and produced by RCQHC /FANTA, or modified versions ( including Food security) - through Training of Trainers workshops in Malawi and South Africa, Evaluate effectiveness of use of Learning module, Evaluate effectiveness of use of Learning module, Assess and improve current practice at 1st level (district) hospitals on Management of severe malnutrition in South Africa, and Botswana (eg using WHO 10 steps) Assess and improve current practice at 1st level (district) hospitals on Management of severe malnutrition in South Africa, and Botswana (eg using WHO 10 steps) Develop an advocacy and marketing strategy for SANCADI to ensure visibility and sustainability. Develop an advocacy and marketing strategy for SANCADI to ensure visibility and sustainability.