Next Step 2014 presentation by Dr. Monika Arora from Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)
PHFI Research Findings: Translating Knowledge to Action
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Transcript of PHFI Research Findings: Translating Knowledge to Action
Leveraging fruit and vegetable supply policies to tackle the dual burden of malnutrition in IndiaProject Team: Shweta Khandelwal, Anne Marie Thow, Karen Siegel, Nida Shaikh, Garima Verma, Divya Soni, Deepa Soni and Deepti Beri KumarProject duration: Nov 2014 to Dec 2016Contact: [email protected]
What did we do?
Phase 1: An evidence review on factors influencing fruit and vegetable consumption in low- and middle-income countries (61 studies: 11 intervention and 50 cross-sectional)
Phase 2: A policy analysis on FV supply in India, including: A content analysis of 29 relevant policy documents and 55 interviews with stakeholders at the national and state level
PS: Reports available: http://bit.ly/2fVqkbp
Priority Actions Foster qualitative and quantitative research and innovation
to improve efficiencies, reduce wastage, and improve healthy competition for FV
Improve infrastructure for storage and transport through drawing on indigenous techniques
Improve collaboration and coherence in policies across the supply chain
Strengthen policy implementation across sectors- the Ministry of Food Processing and Industry, Department of Agriculture (National Horticulture Board), Department of Health, as well as from States and Industry
Strengthen demand for FV through targeted awareness activities and media-supported social advocacy
Overcome leadership challenges for prioritizing public health and nutrition
PS: Reports available: http://bit.ly/2fVqkbp