Despite progress in recent years, malnutrition - a key risk factor for human capital accumulation - remains a policy concern in Bhutan, especially in rural areas and in the eastern region of the country. Bhutan’s expanded focus on malnutrition in the 2018-2023 12th five-year year plan is notable, and the country is currently tracking the implementation of a multi-sectoral action plan that includes several activities that contribute directly (nutrition-specific) and indirectly (nutrition-sensitive) to improving nutrition outcomes. These activities include revitalizing of the baby-friendly hospital initiative for early initiation of breastfeeding and monitoring exclusive breastfeeding, micronutrient supplementation, strengthening of infant and young child feeding (IYCF) counseling, promotion of locally available foods and recipes, improving quality of complementary feeding for children 6 to 59 months, provision of mid-day meals in schools, food fortification, ensuring availability of subsidized seeds and tools to improve kitchen and community gardens, as well as investments in water and sanitation, among others.