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Prioritizing Nutrition in Agriculture and Rural Development : Guiding Principles for Operational Investments

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dc.contributor.authorHerforth, Anna
dc.contributor.authorJones, Andrew
dc.contributor.authorPinstrup-Andersen, Per
dc.date.accessioned2013-05-28T19:06:43Z
dc.date.available2013-05-28T19:06:43Z
dc.date.issued2012-11
dc.description.abstractAgricultural and rural development provides a critically important opportunity for reducing malnutrition. The purpose of this paper is to provide a set of guiding principles for incorporating nutrition goals into the design and implementation of agricultural and rural development projects, and to provide examples of current best evidence options for operational investments. Several principles are likely to be important in all or most cases for nutrition-sensitive agriculture, which can be adapted to individual contexts. These include the following: 1) incorporate nutritional concerns into the design and implementation of agricultural policies, projects, and investments; 2) target nutritionally vulnerable groups; 3) invest in women; 4) increase year-round access to diverse, nutrient-dense foods; 5) protect health through water management; 6) design poverty-reduction strategies explicitly to benefit nutrition; 7) create enabling environments for good nutrition through knowledge and incentives; and 8) seek opportunities to work across sectors. To help assess which actions are most relevant for a specific situation, a set of key questions are included after each broad principle. The paper also highlights areas where agricultural investments may cause harm, and provides options for improving policy coherence. The principles underscore investments in people and systems that have the potential to transform underlying conditions and positively influence the multiple, proximal determinants of proper nutrition. Further research and evaluation priorities include tracking impact on multiple outcomes at once (such as diet, nutritional status, productivity, and income); designing studies that can attribute impact to specific approaches; and collecting information on costs and cost-effectiveness. Although there is a need to strengthen knowledge around design and implementation strategies, there is good evidence that well-planned investments are likely to reach at least targeted income and dietary outcomes. Existing knowledge around the recommended principles is sufficient to move ahead in designing nutrition-sensitive agricultural interventions.en
dc.identifierhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2012/11/17036942/prioritizing-nutrition-agriculture-rural-development-guiding-principles-operational-investments
dc.identifier.doi10.1596/13571
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10986/13571
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherWorld Bank, Washington, DC
dc.relation.ispartofseriesHealth, Nutrition and Population (HNP) discussion paper;
dc.rightsCC BY 3.0 IGO
dc.rights.holderWorld Bank
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/
dc.subjectABORTION
dc.subjectACCESS TO FOOD
dc.subjectACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES
dc.subjectACCESS TO SAVINGS
dc.subjectACUTE MALNUTRITION
dc.subjectADOLESCENTS
dc.subjectAGED
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL GROWTH
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL INCOMES
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL INPUTS
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL POLICY
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL TRAINING
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL WAGES
dc.subjectAGRICULTURE
dc.subjectANIMAL PRODUCTION
dc.subjectANIMAL PRODUCTS
dc.subjectBLINDNESS
dc.subjectBREASTFEEDING
dc.subjectCAPACITY-BUILDING
dc.subjectCASH CROPS
dc.subjectCHILD NUTRITION
dc.subjectCHRONIC FOOD INSECURITY
dc.subjectCLEAN WATER
dc.subjectCLIMATE CHANGE
dc.subjectCOST-EFFECTIVENESS
dc.subjectCROP DIVERSIFICATION
dc.subjectCROP DIVERSITY
dc.subjectCROP PRODUCTION
dc.subjectCROP ROTATION
dc.subjectCROP VARIETIES
dc.subjectCROP YIELD
dc.subjectCROPPING SYSTEMS
dc.subjectCROPS
dc.subjectDECISION MAKING
dc.subjectDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
dc.subjectDIABETES
dc.subjectDIET
dc.subjectDIETARY DIVERSITY
dc.subjectDIETS
dc.subjectDRINKING WATER
dc.subjectDRY SEASON
dc.subjectEMPLOYMENT CREATION
dc.subjectEMPLOYMENT FOR WOMEN
dc.subjectEXTENSION
dc.subjectEXTENSION AGENTS
dc.subjectEXTENSION SERVICES
dc.subjectEXTENSIONISTS
dc.subjectFAMILIES
dc.subjectFAMILY MEMBERS
dc.subjectFARM FAMILIES
dc.subjectFARM LABOR
dc.subjectFARM PRODUCTION
dc.subjectFARMER
dc.subjectFARMER ASSOCIATIONS
dc.subjectFARMERS
dc.subjectFARMS
dc.subjectFEED
dc.subjectFERTILIZERS
dc.subjectFOLIC ACID
dc.subjectFOOD AID
dc.subjectFOOD AVAILABILITY
dc.subjectFOOD BUYERS
dc.subjectFOOD CONSUMPTION
dc.subjectFOOD CROPS
dc.subjectFOOD INSECURITY
dc.subjectFOOD POLICY
dc.subjectFOOD PREPARATION
dc.subjectFOOD PRESERVATION
dc.subjectFOOD PRICE
dc.subjectFOOD PRICES
dc.subjectFOOD PROCESSING
dc.subjectFOOD PRODUCTION
dc.subjectFOOD PRODUCTION PROGRAM
dc.subjectFOOD SAFETY
dc.subjectFOOD SECURITY
dc.subjectFOOD SUPPLY
dc.subjectFOOD SYSTEM
dc.subjectGENDER
dc.subjectHEALTH CARE
dc.subjectHEALTH OUTCOMES
dc.subjectHEALTH SERVICES
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD CHORES
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD CONTROLS
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD INCOME
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD INCOMES
dc.subjectHUMAN DEVELOPMENT
dc.subjectHUMAN HEALTH
dc.subjectHUMAN NUTRITION
dc.subjectHUNGER
dc.subjectHYGIENE
dc.subjectIMMUNIZATION
dc.subjectIMPACT ASSESSMENTS
dc.subjectINCOME GAINS
dc.subjectINCOME GENERATION
dc.subjectINCOME ON FOOD
dc.subjectINCOME-GENERATING ACTIVITIES
dc.subjectINCOMES
dc.subjectINFECTIOUS DISEASES
dc.subjectINTERVENTION
dc.subjectIRON
dc.subjectIRRIGATION
dc.subjectLAND ACQUISITION
dc.subjectLAND RIGHTS
dc.subjectLAND TENURE
dc.subjectLEISURE ACTIVITIES
dc.subjectLIVELIHOODS
dc.subjectLIVESTOCK
dc.subjectMALNUTRITION
dc.subjectMARKETING
dc.subjectMENTAL HEALTH
dc.subjectMICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES
dc.subjectMICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCY
dc.subjectMILK
dc.subjectMORBIDITY
dc.subjectMORTALITY
dc.subjectNEW TECHNOLOGIES
dc.subjectNUTRITION
dc.subjectNUTRITION EDUCATION
dc.subjectNUTRITION IMPROVEMENT
dc.subjectNUTRITION NEEDS
dc.subjectNUTRITION OUTCOMES
dc.subjectNUTRITIONAL CONSEQUENCES
dc.subjectNUTRITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
dc.subjectNUTRITIONAL STATUS
dc.subjectOBESITY
dc.subjectPHYSICAL ACTIVITY
dc.subjectPOLLUTION
dc.subjectPOOR CHILDREN
dc.subjectPOOR CONSUMERS
dc.subjectPOOR FARMERS
dc.subjectPOOR HEALTH
dc.subjectPOOR HOUSEHOLDS
dc.subjectPOOR SMALLHOLDERS
dc.subjectPOORER FAMILIES
dc.subjectPOVERTY ALLEVIATION
dc.subjectPOVERTY REDUCTION
dc.subjectPOVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES
dc.subjectPREGNANCY
dc.subjectPREGNANT WOMEN
dc.subjectPRESCHOOL CHILDREN
dc.subjectPRIVATE SECTOR
dc.subjectPRODUCTION SYSTEMS
dc.subjectPUBLIC HEALTH
dc.subjectREDUCTION OF POVERTY
dc.subjectRURAL AREAS
dc.subjectRURAL DEVELOPMENT
dc.subjectRURAL HOUSEHOLDS
dc.subjectRURAL POOR
dc.subjectRURAL POPULATIONS
dc.subjectSAFEGUARDS
dc.subjectSAFETY NET
dc.subjectSAFETY NETS
dc.subjectSANITATION
dc.subjectSIBLINGS
dc.subjectSMALL FARMERS
dc.subjectSMALLHOLDER FARM FAMILIES
dc.subjectSMALLHOLDER FARMERS
dc.subjectSMALLHOLDER INCOMES
dc.subjectSOCIAL EXCLUSION
dc.subjectSOCIAL ISOLATION
dc.subjectSOCIAL PROTECTION
dc.subjectSOCIAL SUPPORT
dc.subjectSOIL FERTILITY
dc.subjectSOILS
dc.subjectSTORAGE FACILITIES
dc.subjectSUBSISTENCE
dc.subjectSWEET POTATO
dc.subjectUNEMPLOYMENT
dc.subjectVEGETABLE OILS
dc.subjectVEGETABLE PRODUCTION
dc.subjectVEGETABLES
dc.subjectVITAMINS
dc.subjectVULNERABLE GROUPS
dc.subjectVULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS
dc.subjectWATER AVAILABILITY
dc.subjectWATER SOURCES
dc.subjectWATER USE
dc.subjectWIDESPREAD POVERTY
dc.subjectWORKERS
dc.titlePrioritizing Nutrition in Agriculture and Rural Development : Guiding Principles for Operational Investmentsen
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okr.date.disclosure2012-12-05
okr.date.doiregistration2025-05-05T11:30:16.934953Z
okr.doctypePublications & Research::Working Paper
okr.doctypePublications & Research
okr.docurlhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2012/11/17036942/prioritizing-nutrition-agriculture-rural-development-guiding-principles-operational-investments
okr.globalpracticeSocial, Urban, Rural and Resilience
okr.globalpracticeMacroeconomics and Fiscal Management
okr.globalpracticeAgriculture
okr.globalpracticePoverty
okr.guid363531468154166016
okr.identifier.externaldocumentum000386194_20121205024326
okr.identifier.internaldocumentum17036942
okr.identifier.report74152
okr.language.supporteden
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okr.topicAgricultural Knowledge and Information Systems
okr.topicRural Development Knowledge and Information Systems
okr.topicHealth Monitoring and Evaluation
okr.topicPoverty Reduction::Rural Poverty Reduction
okr.topicMacroeconomics and Economic Growth::Regional Economic Development
okr.topicRural Development
okr.topicHealth
okr.topicNutrition and Population
okr.topicAgriculture
okr.unitHealth, Nutrition & Popultn Team (HDNHE)
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