How cost-effective is biofortification in combating micronutrient malnutrition? An ex-ante assessment
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TextLanguage: English Series: HarvestPlus Working Paper ; No. 2Publication details: Washington, DC (USA) : IFPRI, 2007.Description: 34 pagesSubject(s): Summary: 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.
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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.
Socioeconomics Program
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