Cassava VC for Improved nutrition in

Central Africa:

Advance food andnutrition security,resilience and inclusiveeconomic growth inAfrica, the Caribbeanand Pacific (ACP)through innovations insustainable agriculture’

Mission

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Smallholder agricultureas a vibrant, modernand sustainablebusiness that createsvalue for farmers,entrepreneurs, youthand women andproduces affordable,nutritious foods

Vision

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Undernutrition – < 5 stunting and wasting

Micronutrient deficiency – Vitamin A, iron, zinc

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Overnutrition – adults obesity, diabetes, HBP

The nutrition challenge

Under-performing agri-food system: Low production/

productivity Low value addition Poor food safety Low incomes/poverty

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The action

Build awareness –sensitize stakeholders

Build capacityof all actors –farmers, processors, scientists, policymakers

Build coalitions –public and private partnerships

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Why now

Working with farmers & processors to

improve food quality and safety

Working with the government & private sector can boost

investment opportunities

Build on the momentumTo create

agricultural growth and a thriving rural economy

Working with the academic and research community

- can spur Innovation & scaling -up

What are the top three priorities for improving the performance of

the cassava value chain to contribute to improving nutrition

outcomes and achieving food security in Central Africa?

Our task today

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Thank you

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CTA operates under the framework of the Cotonou Agreement and is funded by the EU.