Diversifying rice-centric agriculture and diets: the Bangladesh experience.

Abstract

AbstractThis chapter reviews recent policy developments in agriculture and nutrition in Bangladesh,and then draws upon household-level data to examine trends related to agricultural production, food consumption and nutrition, and women's empowerment. Using this evidence, the chapter presents a government-led experiment that is working towards filling critical knowledge and action gaps for promoting nutrition-sensitive agriculture. It is concluded that identifying, developing, and supporting synergies among the agriculture, nutrition, and health sectors is critical for Bangladesh to improve food and nutrition security.