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Written question asked by Alex Norris (Labour) on Monday, 3 February 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 February 2020 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 February 2020 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Developing Countries: Nutrition

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, pursuant to the Answer of 27 January 2020 to Question 6788 on Developing Countries: Nutrition, what steps his Department is taking to maximise the impact of its investments in (a) agriculture, (b) social protection and (c) climate adaptation on people’s health and nutrition.

Answer

DFID invests in regular reviews and evaluations of its programmes and we use this information – as well as evidence generated by others – to inform the design and evolution of our investments.

This approach is being used to ensure new programmes in areas such as agriculture, social protection and climate adaptation have a positive impact on nutrition and health.

We are also continuing to invest in research – particularly in relation to agriculture and food production – to build evidence on the most effective approaches.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11595
Session
2019-21
Related items
Developing Countries: Nutrition
Monday, 27 January 2020
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Developing countries Development aid Nutrition
Link
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