Public-private partnerships and the reduction of undernutrition in developing countries
This paper brings structure to the discussion of private-sector engagement in nutrition by clarifying different models of engagement, reviews the evidence base on public-private partnerships (PPPs) for the reduction of undernutrition, and outlines some potential ways forward. We find that there are...
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| author | Hoddinott, John F. Gillespie, Stuart Yosef, Sivan |
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| description | This paper brings structure to the discussion of private-sector engagement in nutrition by clarifying different models of engagement, reviews the evidence base on public-private partnerships (PPPs) for the reduction of undernutrition, and outlines some potential ways forward. We find that there are few independent, rigorous assessments of the impact of commercial-sector engagement in nutrition. Considerable caution is thus warranted when assessing PPPs in nutrition. Looking forward, future progress requires that the private sector recognize that past and current actions by some firms have created an environment of mistrust. It requires that the public sector accept that sustainable PPPs are those which permit private firms to generate profits. There is significant scope for the private sector to drive innovations that could reduce undernutrition, and, more speculatively, there may be scope for the private sector to act as a financier. Underpinning all these efforts must lie open discussions of the objectives, roles, and expectations of all parties along with potential conflicts of interest; an open space or platform where issues and challenges can be discussed and addressed; incentives for the private sector to take on pro-nutrition roles; strong, transparent, and well-enforced monitoring processes; and serious, independent evaluations of these activities. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1500542025-11-06T07:26:26Z Public-private partnerships and the reduction of undernutrition in developing countries Hoddinott, John F. Gillespie, Stuart Yosef, Sivan undernutrition public debt public-private cooperation public-private partnerships malnutrition nutrition developing countries agricultural development This paper brings structure to the discussion of private-sector engagement in nutrition by clarifying different models of engagement, reviews the evidence base on public-private partnerships (PPPs) for the reduction of undernutrition, and outlines some potential ways forward. We find that there are few independent, rigorous assessments of the impact of commercial-sector engagement in nutrition. Considerable caution is thus warranted when assessing PPPs in nutrition. Looking forward, future progress requires that the private sector recognize that past and current actions by some firms have created an environment of mistrust. It requires that the public sector accept that sustainable PPPs are those which permit private firms to generate profits. There is significant scope for the private sector to drive innovations that could reduce undernutrition, and, more speculatively, there may be scope for the private sector to act as a financier. Underpinning all these efforts must lie open discussions of the objectives, roles, and expectations of all parties along with potential conflicts of interest; an open space or platform where issues and challenges can be discussed and addressed; incentives for the private sector to take on pro-nutrition roles; strong, transparent, and well-enforced monitoring processes; and serious, independent evaluations of these activities. 2015-12-09 2024-08-01T02:50:34Z 2024-08-01T02:50:34Z Working Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/150054 en https://hdl.handle.net/10568/150998 https://hdl.handle.net/10568/150404 https://hdl.handle.net/10568/149923 Open Access application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute Hoddinott, John F.; Gillespie, Stuart; and Yosef, Sivan. 2015. Public-private partnerships and the reduction of undernutrition in developing countries. IFPRI Discussion Paper 1487. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/150054 |
| spellingShingle | undernutrition public debt public-private cooperation public-private partnerships malnutrition nutrition developing countries agricultural development Hoddinott, John F. Gillespie, Stuart Yosef, Sivan Public-private partnerships and the reduction of undernutrition in developing countries |
| title | Public-private partnerships and the reduction of undernutrition in developing countries |
| title_full | Public-private partnerships and the reduction of undernutrition in developing countries |
| title_fullStr | Public-private partnerships and the reduction of undernutrition in developing countries |
| title_full_unstemmed | Public-private partnerships and the reduction of undernutrition in developing countries |
| title_short | Public-private partnerships and the reduction of undernutrition in developing countries |
| title_sort | public private partnerships and the reduction of undernutrition in developing countries |
| topic | undernutrition public debt public-private cooperation public-private partnerships malnutrition nutrition developing countries agricultural development |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/150054 |
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