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Value chains and nutrition: A framework to support the identification, design, and evaluation of interventions:

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  • Gelli, Aulo
  • Hawkes, Corinna
  • Donovan, Jason
  • Harris, Jody
  • Allen, Summer L.
  • de Brauw, Alan
  • Henson, Spencer
  • Johnson, Nancy L.
  • Garrett, James
  • Ryckembusch, David

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In this paper we explore how a value chain framework can inform the design of interventions for achieving improved nutrition. Conceptually, there are three main channels for value chains to improve nutrition: (1) through increased consumption of nutritious foods (a demand side pathway); or (2) through increased incomes from value chain transactions (a supply side pathway) or (3) through increased nutrition value-addition in the chain transactions. These three pathways are interlinked and involve complex dynamics that are not straightforward to understand.

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  • Gelli, Aulo & Hawkes, Corinna & Donovan, Jason & Harris, Jody & Allen, Summer L. & de Brauw, Alan & Henson, Spencer & Johnson, Nancy L. & Garrett, James & Ryckembusch, David, 2015. "Value chains and nutrition: A framework to support the identification, design, and evaluation of interventions:," IFPRI discussion papers 1413, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
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