Presentation made by Judith Francis/CTA at the Regional forum on cassava in central Africa, on 6-9 Dec 2016, in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

1. Cassava VC for
Improved nutrition in
Central Africa:

2. Advance food and
nutrition security,
resilience and inclusive
economic growth in
Africa, the Caribbean
and Pacific (ACP)
through innovations in
sustainable agriculture’
Mission
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3. Smallholder agriculture
as a vibrant, modern
and sustainable
business that creates
value for farmers,
entrepreneurs, youth
and women and
produces affordable,
nutritious foods
Vision
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4. Photo credit: CIFOR
Undernutrition – < 5
stunting and wasting
Micronutrient
deficiency – Vitamin A,
iron, zinc
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Overnutrition – adults
obesity, diabetes, HBP
The nutrition challenge
Under-performing agri-
food system:
 Low production/
productivity
 Low value addition
 Poor food safety
 Low incomes/poverty

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The action
Build
awareness –
sensitize
stakeholders
Build capacity
of all actors –
farmers,
processors,
scientists,
policymakers
Build
coalitions –
public and
private
partnerships

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Why now
Working with farmers
& processors to
improve food
quality and
safety
Working with the
government &
private sector can
boost
investment
opportunities
Build on the momentum
To create
agricultural
growth and a
thriving rural
economy
Working with the
academic and
research community
- can spur
Innovation &
scaling -up

7. What are the top three priorities
for improving the performance of
the cassava value chain to
contribute to improving nutrition
outcomes and achieving food
security in Central Africa?
Our task today
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8. Thank you
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