Understanding agri-food value chains for nutrition
Undernutrition is a central and persistent challenge for global development, above all in South Asia.
Public and private alliances working towards reduction of undernutrition
The Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in India presents a unique example of a state-led food distribution initiative to address under-nutrition.
Can business as usual impact nutrition: Need for developing focused business strategies
India has a high prevalence of under-nutrition despite consistent economic growth in recent years; agriculture remains a major livelihood activity and direct source of food for a large section of the population. Dependence on the market for sourcing some or all food has increased in developing countries across the globe; an analysis of agri-food value chains with a nutritional lens assumes importance in this scenario.
