Closing the gap: A model for estimating the cost of eradicating stunting and micronutrient deficiencies

31 Dec 2017 | Publication

Work area(s)

Social development

Topic(s)

Health Food and nutrition security Social policies and programmes Social rights

Closing the gap: A model for estimating the cost of eradicating stunting and micronutrient deficiencies

  • Publication type: Social development publications
  • Author: Martínez, Rodrigo; Palma, Amalia
  • Physical description: 48 páginas.
  • Publisher: ECLAC
  • UN symbol (Signature): LC/L.4019
  • Date: December, 2017
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Abstract

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the World Food Programme (WFP), both agencies of the United Nations System, have agreed to carry out a study to estimate the costs related to adopting more effective actions to fight stunting and micronutrient deficiencies in vulnerable populations. This document proposes a methodology for performing this analysis that can be replicated in various countries in the region.

Table of contents

  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • I. Analytical framework and areas of intervention
  • II. Estimate of the gap and costs
  • III. Final comments.

SDG(s)

1. No poverty 2. Zero hunger