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  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Micronutrient deficiencies affect young children and women of reproductive age globally.
  • Biofortification, enriching crops with micronutrients, offers an equitable, sustainable, and cost-effective nutritional intervention.
  • This approach targets widespread micronutrient deficiencies in vulnerable populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the status of biofortification in Ethiopia, evaluating 6 globally biofortified crops.
  • To identify key crops for biofortification based on Ethiopian consumption patterns and cost-effectiveness.
  • To pinpoint bottlenecks hindering the scale-up of biofortified food production and consumption.

Main Methods:

  • A literature search was conducted using Google Scholar from July to December 2021.
  • Key-informant interviews were employed to assess the state of biofortification and identify scale-up challenges.
  • Agricultural and household consumption survey data were analyzed to determine crop importance and production areas.

Main Results:

  • Only 2 of the 5 biofortified crops currently in Ethiopia are significant in local diets.
  • Policy documents related to biofortification are inconsistent, regressive, and vague.
  • A lack of a dedicated institution to coordinate biofortification activities presents a critical challenge.

Conclusions:

  • Effective mainstreaming of biofortification in Ethiopia necessitates clear policies and a strong coordinating body.
  • Adequate funding for research and development is crucial for advancing biofortification efforts.
  • Robust monitoring and evaluation systems are essential to address production, adoption, and consumption issues.