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How cost-effective is biofortification in combating micronutrient malnutrition? An ex ante assessment

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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...

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Main Authors: Meenakshi, Jonnalagadda V., Johnson, Nancy, Manyong, Victor M., De Groote, Hugo, Javelosa, Josyline, Yanggen, David, Naher, Firdousi, González, Carolina, García, James, Meng, Erika
Format: Abstract
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2010
Subjects:
trace elements
malnutrition
nutrition
plant breeding
biofortification
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/154496
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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