Integrating nutrition outcomes into agriculture development for impact at scale: Highlights from the Canadian International Food Security Research Fund

Wesley, Annie S.; Plaen, Renaud De; Michaux, Kristina D.; Whitfield, Kyly C.; Green, Timothy

doi:10.1111/mcn.12812

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“…In addition, while scaling up is often used in research titles, many of these studies, in reality, deal with scaling out (Wigboldus and Leeuwis, 2013). The term is also used to describe different concepts, such as dissemination, to cover everyone who needs the product or innovation offered by an organization (Wesley et al, 2019). Another meaning of scaling up is the increase in the impact of a particular social activity or the effects of technology to benefit more people (Simmons et al, 2007).…”

Section: Types Of Scalingmentioning

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Scaling strategies and mechanisms in small and medium enterprises in the agri-food sector: a systematic literature review

Begimkulov

Darr

2023

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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The question of how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the agri-food sector successfully develop and grow their business is a matter of high practical and theoretical relevance. The current paper conducts a systematic literature review focused on two key objectives. First, it explores the conceptual underpinning and evolution of the scaling concept by analyzing relevant conceptual and empirical journal articles. Second, the paper identifies and systematizes the key scaling strategies, drivers and mechanisms implemented by agri-food SMEs by reviewing published business case studies. The study’s findings reveal that agri-food SMEs primarily utilize vertical scaling up, which is achieved through establishing partnership relations, collaboration and integration mechanisms. Horizontal scaling out is another frequently used strategy accomplished via market demand stimulation, product diversification and geographic expansion. In contrast, scaling deep is the least frequently used strategy, which is achieved through transformative learning and cultural mechanisms. Overall, the results contribute to the literature on scaling agri-food SMEs by providing a comprehensive overview and classification of the key strategies, drivers and mechanisms used by agri-food SMEs.

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Section: Types Of Scalingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Scaling strategies and mechanisms in small and medium enterprises in the agri-food sector: a systematic literature review

Begimkulov

Darr

2023

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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Implementation and scale-up of nutrition-sensitive agriculture in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review of what works, what doesn't work and why

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Wright

Sharma

et al. 2022

Global Food Security

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Orange-fleshed sweetpotato: Strategies and lessons learned for achieving food security and health at scale in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Against a worsening backdrop of climate stress and population growth, drought-resistant, highly adaptable, nutritious orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) stands out as a sustainable food crop that supports household resiliency, food security, and health. Recognized as one of the cheapest sources of vitamin A (VA), OFSP holds promise as a food-based approach to combat VA deficiency, a significant public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. Because the dominant white-fleshed varieties have no beta-carotene, research initiated in the mid-1990s set out to adapt, develop, and promote VA-rich OFSP as a more nutritious alternative to non-OFSP types. Multisectorial strategies that integrate agriculture with health or education sectors hold promise as effective strategies to ensure OFSP reaches and meets the needs of those populations at greatest risk of VA deficiency – pregnant and lactating women, infants, and children. In this article, we share experiences, findings, implementation challenges, and lessons learned from four integrated programs in Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Ethiopia that aimed to improve the nutrition and health of women and children with production and promotion of OFSP. Across these projects, households significantly increased OFSP production. In all but one, changes in OFSP production were accompanied by improved food security and maternal and child diets.

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Integrating nutrition outcomes into agriculture development for impact at scale: Highlights from the Canadian International Food Security Research Fund

Cited by 3 publications

References 16 publications

Scaling strategies and mechanisms in small and medium enterprises in the agri-food sector: a systematic literature review

Scaling strategies and mechanisms in small and medium enterprises in the agri-food sector: a systematic literature review

Implementation and scale-up of nutrition-sensitive agriculture in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review of what works, what doesn't work and why

Orange-fleshed sweetpotato: Strategies and lessons learned for achieving food security and health at scale in Sub-Saharan Africa

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