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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
National agricultural development
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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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National agricultural development
strategies - 3
Multi-strategy Approach
Work with other stakeholders
Strong Advocacy
Sensitization
Development of Markets
Product Development
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National agricultural development
strategies - 4
Multi-strategy Approach
Nutrition Education
Marketing
Awareness Campaigns
Promotion Strategies
National agricultural development
strategies - 5
Capacity Building
Human Resource
Infrastructure Development
Participatory Breeding
Integrated Crop Management
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