"Nutrition-sensitive" development is crucial for reducing malnutrition in East Africa, where agriculture can significantly contribute but is currently underperforming.
The Leveraging Agriculture for Nutrition study involves interviews with 53 stakeholders across Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda to identify perceptions and challenges in connecting agriculture and nutrition.
Common barriers identified include a focus on staple crops, unclear policies on nutrition improvements, and limited resources, while strategies like crop diversification and nutrition education are suggested to enhance agricultural impacts on nutrition.