Strength and weakness of the National Nutrition Improvement Program in Rural and Nomadic Women: findings from a policy triangle framework

Introduction Nutrition-sensitive agriculture (NSA) is a comprehensive, inter-sectoral approach to improve food security and nutrition. In Iran, “National Nutrition Improvement Program in Rural Nomadic Women” has been developed implemented as NSA program. The main purpose of this study was analysis program using the Policy Triangle Framework. Methods This qualitative policy study, which conducted retrospectively. population included policymakers executors at macro (Tehran Province) micro levels (County village) from two involved ministries, well rural women Tehran province. collected data document ( N = 210), in-depth semi-structured interviews 40), focus group discussions 8). Data analyzed MAXQDA 2010 software with deductive approach. Results findings indicated that underlying factors including social, economic cultural status, health, structural-environmental political are associated development current multi-faceted, accordance existing needs, provides opportunities nutrition community empower women, strengthen socio-economic status pave way for other projects, by connecting sector agriculture. also shown content requires more consideration budget motivational measures. Although developing an based on collaboration valuable step, it needs be improved areas sustainability, collaboration, resources facilities, monitoring evaluation, assessment. Conclusion present can used evidence planners redesigning implementing program, or programs.