Presidential Decree No. 59/26 establishing the National Observatory on Food and Nutritional Security as a collegial body responsible for the strategic coordination and monitoring of the food and nutritional situation in Angola, with a mission to ensure continuous and integrated analysis of the factors that determine the stability of the country’s food and nutritional policy, and approves its regulations.

This Presidential Decree establishes the National Observatory on Food and Nutrition Security (ONSAN) as a technical, multi-stakeholder body responsible for the coordination, monitoring and strategic evaluation of food and nutrition security in Angola. Its main objective is to ensure continuous and integrated analysis of the factors influencing the stability of national food and nutrition policies, in line with the National Food and Nutrition Security Strategy (ENSAN II) and national development frameworks. The Observatory serves as a platform for dialogue and coordination among government institutions and civil society, supporting the formulation, implementation and assessment of public policies aimed at guaranteeing access to food and improving the nutritional status and living conditions of the population. The Decree defines the functions, composition and operational framework of ONSAN, which include monitoring key indicators such as food production, availability and access, health and nutrition, income, water and sanitation, as well as conducting research, producing reports and disseminating information. The Observatory integrates multiple ministries and sectors (including agriculture, health, environment, fisheries and social protection) and promotes coordination with international partners. It is supported by a national information and early warning system (SISAN), which compiles data on agriculture, climate, markets, nutrition and vulnerable groups, ensuring evidence-based decision-making.