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The province underwent a Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELPI PRO) assessment on April 28 at the Department of Education Function Hall, led by the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team.
The activity reviewed the implementation of nutrition programs, including service delivery, coordination among agencies, and documentation of outputs. It was conducted alongside a Nutrition Shepherding Session and Culminating Activity.
Assessors carried out a desk review of provincial records and compliance with nutrition governance standards, then presented findings and recommendations to local officials and partner agencies.

The team cited the need to sustain coordination among sectors and continue efforts under local health initiatives, including PAKKAL. Improvements in documentation were also raised, particularly the submission of complete records such as meeting notices, approved minutes, attendance sheets, and activity reports.
Standardized reporting and clearer approval processes for official documents were also recommended to support monitoring and validation. The team likewise called for more detailed data collection, including disaggregated information on sex, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities.

The assessment ended with commitments from provincial offices and partner agencies to address gaps identified during the review and improve program implementation.