Diversifying rice-centric agriculture and diets: The Bangladesh experience

Akhter Ahmed () and Julie Ghostlaw

Chapter 15 in Agriculture for improved nutrition: Seizing the momentum, 2019, pp 154-164 from International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Abstract: This chapter reviews recent policy developments in agriculture and nutrition in Bangladesh, and then draws upon household-level data to examine trends related to agricultural production, food consumption and nutrition, and women’s empowerment. Using this evidence, the authors present a government-led experiment that is working towards filling critical knowledge and action gaps for promoting nutrition-sensitive agriculture. Bringing together this evidence, they conclude that identifying, developing, and supporting synergies among the agriculture, nutrition, and health sectors is critical for Bangladesh to improve food and nutrition security.

Keywords: nutrition-sensitive agriculture; nutrition policies; agricultural policies; rice; sustainability; nutrition; agricultural development; food systems; dietary diversity; Bangladesh; Southern Asia; Asia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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