Publication: Nutrition Policy and Programs in Ghana: The Limitation of a Single Sector Approach
Date
2010-06
ISSN
Published
2010-06
Author(s)
Ghartey, Adom Baisie
Abstract
Although Sub-Saharan Africa has some of
the worst nutrition indicators in the world, nutrition
remains a low priority on the policy agendas of many African
governments. This despite the fact that proven interventions
are known and available and that investment in them is
considered a cost-effective strategy for poverty reduction.
This case study is one in a series seeking to understand (1)
what keeps African governments from committing fully to
reducing malnutrition, and (2) what is required for full
commitment. It documents how the Ghanaian government has
addressed the issue of malnutrition since Independence,
examines what political and institutional factors have
prevented full commitment, and identifies what conditions
have moved the nutrition agenda forward at different points
in time. The primary objective of this study as well as the
series as a whole is to help African governments,
development partners, and nutrition and health practitioners
identify, understand and address the political and
institutional obstacles preventing sustainable progress in nutrition.
Citation
“Ghartey, Adom Baisie. 2010. Nutrition Policy and Programs in Ghana : The Limitation of a Single Sector Approach. Health, Nutrition and Population Discussion Paper;. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/27590 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”