Introduction [in Working multisectorally in nutrition: Principles, practices, and case studies]
According to Richard Heaver, “multisectoral programs are the most effective way to tackle malnutrition” (2005a, 20).
According to Richard Heaver, “multisectoral programs are the most effective way to tackle malnutrition” (2005a, 20).
Drawing on the key issues illustrated by the framework (internal and external contexts, linking mechanisms, and dynamics) developed in Chapter 3, we have developed four primary sets of questions, following a rough chronology, to guide the empirica
Improving nutrition in developing nations is likely to require a multisectoral approach that involves a variety of ministries and organizations addressing particular aspects of the problem.
Multisectoral thinking has long been attractive in the field of development, especially in the social sector, because social problems and their determinants are so complex and multifaceted.
Malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa is increasing—but Senegal shines as an exception to this rule.
This study aimed to shed light on whether it is possible to work multisectorally in nutrition and if so, how.
This study is based on surveys of private-sector innovation and research in Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia in 2009 and 2010.
In the past decade, it has become increasingly common to use simple laboratory games and decision tasks as a device for measuring both the preferences and understanding of rural populations in the developing world.
Public agricultural research and development (R&D) in Senegal has been negatively affected by contractions in funding and capacity since the mid-1980s.
Public agricultural research and development (R&D) in Senegal has been negatively affected by contractions in funding and capacity since the mid-1980s.
"In recent years the European Union has sought to transform its trading regime with the ACP countries by advocating reciprocal free trade agreements with them through Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs).
""Recently, there is an increasing focus on social health protection via health insurance as a potential promising way to better to deal with health risks in developing countries.