Strengthening Agri-Food Value Chains for Nutrition: Mapping Value Chains for Nutrient-Dense Foods in Ghana

Abstract

This report details the findings of value chain mapping of nutrient-dense foods in Ghana. By providing evidence on value chains, the report assesses the potential of a number of products to contribute to reducing undernutrition in Ghana. It analyses the challenges that inhibit these products from having greater impact and identifies options for development agencies, public-private partnerships and others to help address these challenges. It focuses on the key actors and processes involved in producing, processing and delivering foods to consumers. This report supports an accompanying set of policy guidelines, which outline programmatic and policy approaches to promote the provision of nutrient-dense foods in Ghana. Both this mapping report and the accompanying policy guidelines are based on a value chain framework for assessing the impact of food-based and market-based approaches to address undernutrition.