The development of the strategy has been based on a number of guiding principles. Primarily the strategy recognises the basic human right to adequate food and health and freedom from malnutrition and disease. It respects the humanitarian principle of ‘do no harm’ such that its’ implementation should not exacerbate or worsen the situation. A key guiding principle is recognition of the specific context and challenges of implementation in Somaliland, Puntland and South Central Somalia. The multi-sectoral responses identified are based on an understanding of the specific political, economic, social and cultural factors that determine nutritional status. The interventions detailed in.
