1. Partnership for IDD Eliminating in Georgia
26 April 2004

2. Policy and Strategic Framework IDD/USI
Global Goal: Sustainable Elimination of IDD by 2005
Guided by: World Summit For Children
World Fit For Children
Millennium Development Goals
Strategy: Universal Salt Iodization (USI) by 2003
All Salt for Human and Animal Consumption
Indicators: Household Use of Iodized Salt (>90%)
Adequate Iodine Status
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3. Georgia - Policy Environment
Presidential Decree, State IDD Programme – 1996
National Multi-sectoral Council on IDD,
Tax Exception Policy for IS Import
Endorsement of Draft Legislation on Banning Import of Non-Iodized Salt
Inter-sectoral Plan of Action on Sustained Elimination of IDD in Georgia
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4. UNICEF in Action Key Activities 1996-2003
Advocacy for USI Policy
Public Awareness Campaigns
Iodized Oil Capsule Campaign - 300,000 Children & Women Advocacy for Authorities and Media in 35 Districts
Salt Situation Analysis and Household Surveys – 1999/2003
Local Salt Iodization Plant – iodization/re-iodization
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5. IDD Prevalence in Children - 1997-2002
Source: National Center for Nutrition, Georgia
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6. Salt Import (in tons) Georgia 1999-2002
Source:
Salt Situation Analysis UNICEF
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7. Availability of Iodized Salt at Households 1999 – 2003
Source:
MICS HH Survey UNICEF - SDS Georgia
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8. Awareness Have you heard about IDD?
Source:
2003 HH Survey UNICEF - SDS Georgia
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9. Eliminating IDD in Georgia by 2005?
Reaching
38% of Children Affected by IDD
23% of Population Not Aware on IDD
40% of Families Not Using Iodized Salt
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10. Achieving IDD/USI Goals by 2005 - Challenges
Legislation Endorsement by Parliament – 2004
Banning Import of Non-Iodized Salt
Advocacy at National and Sub-national Level
National Conference on IDD/USI – 2004
Regional Conferences and Meetings – 2004
Strengthening Inter-sectoral Partnership
Preparation for GAIN Application - Global Alliance for
Improved Nutrition
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11. Achieving IDD/USI Goals by 2005 - Challenges
Comprehensive Communication Strategy on IDD/USI
Design of Research-Based Strategy
Senior Level Advocacy
Intersectoral Partnership – Health, Education, Private
Wide Media Coverage
Quality Control/Assurance for Iodized Salt
QC/QA Mechanisms - Customs, Wholesale, Retail, Household
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