Cassava value chain for improved nutrition in Central Africa
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Cassava VC for Improved nutrition in
Central Africa:
Advance food andnutrition security,resilience and inclusiveeconomic growth inAfrica, the Caribbeanand Pacific (ACP)through innovations insustainable agriculture’
Mission
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Smallholder agricultureas a vibrant, modernand sustainablebusiness that createsvalue for farmers,entrepreneurs, youthand women andproduces affordable,nutritious foods
Vision
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Undernutrition – < 5 stunting and wasting
Micronutrient deficiency – Vitamin A, iron, zinc
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Overnutrition – adults obesity, diabetes, HBP
The nutrition challenge
Under-performing agri-food system: Low production/
productivity Low value addition Poor food safety Low incomes/poverty
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The action
Build awareness –sensitize stakeholders
Build capacityof all actors –farmers, processors, scientists, policymakers
Build coalitions –public and private partnerships
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Why now
Working with farmers & processors to
improve food quality and safety
Working with the government & private sector can boost
investment opportunities
Build on the momentumTo create
agricultural growth and a thriving rural economy
Working with the academic and research community
- can spur Innovation & scaling -up
What are the top three priorities for improving the performance of
the cassava value chain to contribute to improving nutrition
outcomes and achieving food security in Central Africa?
Our task today
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Thank you
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