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Gender-responsive Nutrition Policies – A Myth or a Possibility?

June 11, 2018 - Author: Elizabeth Mkandawire and Sheryl Hendriks

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Gender-responsive Nutrition Policies – A Myth or a Possibility?
Elizabeth Mkandawire (University of Pretoria) and Sheryl Hendriks (University of Pretoria)
Policymakers often incorrectly understand gender to mean addressing women’s issues. This interpretation can negatively influence policy outcomes. When it comes to nutrition policies and responsibilities, men have a vested interest in improving maternal and child nutrition.

Agrilinks, June 11, 2018

Tags: c3, food security group, fsg presentations, fsp presentations, innovation lab for food security policy, nutrition

Authors

Elizabeth Mkandawire
elimka23@gmail.com

Sheryl Hendriks
Sheryl.Hendriks@up.ac.za

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