How cost-effective is biofortification in combating micronutrient malnutrition? An ex-ante assessment.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2007
Document Type:
Working Paper
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
de Groote, H., Meenakshi, J.V., Johnson, N., Manyong, V.M., Javelosa, J., Yanggen, D., Naher, F., Gonzalez, C., Garcia, J., Meng, E.

Abstract

Biofortification is increasingly seen as an additional tool to combat micronutrient malnutrition. This paper presents, for the first time, evidence on the costs and potential benefits of biofortification for a large number of countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We use a modification of the Disability-Adjusted Life Years framework to conclude that the intervention can make a significant impact on the burden of micronutrient deficiencies in the developing world, and can do so in a highly cost-effective manner.

Citation

HarvestPlus Working Paper 2, 38 pp.

How cost-effective is biofortification in combating micronutrient malnutrition? An ex-ante assessment.

Published 1 January 2007
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