This national assessment, funded by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and implemented by the Industrial Services Bureau (ISB) in collaboration with the Medical Research Institute (MRI), will be conducted across six statistically selected districts in Sri Lanka.

The workshop brought together representatives from WFP, the Partnership Secretariat for World Food Programme Cooperation (PSWFP), the Technical Advisory Group, Ministry of Health,Family Health Bureau, Health Promotion Bureau,Provincial and Regional Health Authorities, District Secretariats, Welfare Benefits Board, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, academia, NGOs, and other key stakeholders. Their valuable insights and recommendations will contribute to the successful implementation of this important study.

ISB extends its sincere appreciation to all stakeholders and partners for their participation, collaboration, and continued commitment to improving maternal and child nutrition outcomes in Sri Lanka.