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BIOFORTIFICATION INTO NATIONAL

STRATEGIES: A CASE FOR NARO

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Dr. Denis T. Kyetere

DIRECTOR GENERAL, NARO

First Global Conference on Biofortification

Washington DC

November 9-11, 2010

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National agricultural

development strategies

Background/Policy

Uganda ratified the International Covenanton Economic, Social and Cultural Rights(ICESCR) in 1987

It provides for the right of everyone to anadequate standard of living includingadequate food

Calls for immediate urgent steps to ensurefundamental right to freedom from hungerand malnutrition

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1995 Constitution of the Republic of Ugandarecognizes the importance of food and nutrition

The Uganda Food and Nutrition Policy, July2003:

To promote food fortification withappropriate micronutrients

Fortifying some commonly used foods withrecommended micronutrients

Policy Guidance

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Multi-strategy Approach

Work with other stakeholders

Strong Advocacy

Sensitization

Development of Markets

Product Development

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Multi-strategy Approach

Nutrition Education

Marketing

Awareness Campaigns

Promotion Strategies

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Capacity Building

Human Resource

Infrastructure Development

Participatory Breeding

Integrated Crop Management

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