2013 Articles

The nutrition sensitivity of agriculture and food policies: a summary of eight country case studies

Fanzo, Jessica C.; Lachat, Carl; Sparling, Thalia; Olds, Ted

The purpose of this research, commissioned by the United Nations System Standing Committee on Nutrition (www.unscn.org) is to contribute to the understanding of effective nutrition-sensitive agriculture and food policies and commitments, and the food-based solutions that help inform countries in their efforts to scale up nutrition. Eight country case studies, including Brazil, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Thailand examined the nutrition sensitivity of agriculture and food policies, through the identification, description and assessment of food and agriculture strategies, policies, and investments that incorporate nutritionsensitive actions and recommendations. The multi-country study also describes policy processes and the political environment of nutrition-sensitive food and agriculture policy-making and identifies factors contributing or impeding collaboration and cooperation between relevant ministries.