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Are Sub-Saharan African National Food And Agriculture Policies Nutrition-Sensitive? A Case Study Of Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, And South Africa, Roshaany Asirvatham
Are Sub-Saharan African National Food And Agriculture Policies Nutrition-Sensitive? A Case Study Of Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, And South Africa, Roshaany Asirvatham
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Background
In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), malnutrition coupled with rising rates of undernutrition and the burden of overweight/obesity remains one of the most significant public health challenges facing the region. Nutrition-sensitive agriculture can play an important role in reducing malnutrition by addressing the underlying causes of nutrition outcomes. Therefore, we aim to assess the nutrition-sensitivity of food and agriculture policies in SSA and to provide recommendations for identified policy challenges in implementing nutrition-sensitive agriculture initiatives.
Methods
We assessed past and current national policies relevant to agriculture and nutrition from Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, and South Africa. Thirty policies and strategies were …