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BIOFORTIFICATION INTO NATIONAL
STRATEGIES: A CASE FOR NARO
By
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 Covenant
on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
(ICESCR) in 1987
 It provides for the right of everyone to an
adequate standard of living including
adequate food
 Calls for immediate urgent steps to ensure
fundamental right to freedom from hunger
and malnutrition

3. National agricultural development
strategies - 2
 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda
recognizes the importance of food and nutrition
 The Uganda Food and Nutrition Policy, July
2003:
 To promote food fortification with
appropriate micronutrients
 Fortifying some commonly used foods with
recommended 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

6. National agricultural development
strategies - 5
 Capacity Building
 Human Resource
 Infrastructure Development
 Participatory Breeding
 Integrated Crop Management
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