Agriculture-nutrition linkages and policies in India

S. Mahendra Dev ()
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S. Mahendra Dev: Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai Working Papers from Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai, India

Abstract: This paper looks at some key entry points for agriculture to influence nutrition and suggests policies for nutrition-sensitive agricultural development, within the current policy framework. In addition, it reviews three key agriculture-food programs for their nutrition sensitivity at the policy level, using a convergence framework. The three key entry points for agriculture-nutrition linkages are: inclusive agriculture growth, food prices, and women in agriculture. It provides policy options for strengthening the linkages between agriculture and nutrition.

Keywords: Agricultural growth; nutrition; women empowerment; food prices; convergence (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I10 J16 Q10 Q11 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 27 pages
Date: 2012-02
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