Enhancing milk quality and consumption for improved income and nutrition in Rwanda

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  • Generate evidence on interventions aimed at improving dairy income and consumption of milk in Rwanda. Specifically, the project will;
  • evaluate the impact of a nutrition education intervention on ASF consumption and nutrition outcomes among children (12-23 months) and pregnant and lactating women
  • assess and enhance performance and capacity of dairy cooperatives to improve market access for smallholder farmers
  • evaluate the costs and benefits to value chain agents  of supplying milk that meets the Seal of Quality standards

Objectives

  • Generate evidence on interventions aimed at improving dairy income and consumption of milk in Rwanda. Specifically, the project will;
  • evaluate the impact of a nutrition education intervention on ASF consumption and nutrition outcomes among children (12-23 months) and pregnant and lactating women
  • assess and enhance performance and capacity of dairy cooperatives to improve market access for smallholder farmers
  • evaluate the costs and benefits to value chain agents  of supplying milk that meets the Seal of Quality standards

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