Scaling Up Nutrition: What Will It Cost?

by Susan Horton, Meera Shekar, Christine McDonald, Ajay Mahal, Jana Krystene Brooks

Overview

A practical guide to scaling up nutrition interventions in developing countries. This book addresses the urgent need to combat undernutrition, which affects millions of children and hinders economic development. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the costs and financing mechanisms required to scale up effective nutrition interventions in 36 countries with the highest burden of undernutrition.

Scaling Up Nutrition: What Will It Cost? offers a roadmap for policymakers, public health officials, and international development organizations seeking to improve child nutrition and health outcomes. It outlines a phased approach to scaling up interventions, identifies key challenges and opportunities, and provides evidence-based recommendations for achieving sustainable progress. This book will help you:

• Understand the economic impact of undernutrition and the benefits of investing in nutrition interventions.
• Identify cost-effective strategies for scaling up nutrition programs in resource-constrained settings.
• Explore innovative financing mechanisms for mobilizing resources and ensuring sustainable funding.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780821380789
Publisher:	World Bank Publications
Publication date:	11/06/2009
Series:	Directions in Development - Human Development
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Format:	eBook
Pages:	132
File size:	1 MB