How cost-effective is biofortification in combating micronutrient malnutrition? An ex-ante assessment
Meenakshi, J.V.
How cost-effective is biofortification in combating micronutrient malnutrition? An ex-ante assessment - Washington, DC (USA) : IFPRI, 2007. - 34 pages - Computer File|Printed - HarvestPlus Working Paper ; No. 2 .
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.
Text in English
Biofortification
Ex ante impact assessment
Cost benefit analysis
Malnutrition
How cost-effective is biofortification in combating micronutrient malnutrition? An ex-ante assessment - Washington, DC (USA) : IFPRI, 2007. - 34 pages - Computer File|Printed - HarvestPlus Working Paper ; No. 2 .
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.
Text in English
Biofortification
Ex ante impact assessment
Cost benefit analysis
Malnutrition