Leveraging Micronutrient Data to Inform National Policies and Programs
The collection and interpretation of micronutrient data have played a pivotal role in nutrition interventions and national strategies to reduce the burden of micronutrient deficiencies. Data serves as an essential tool in the policy-making process, helping decision-makers understand the current nutrition landscape, monitor progress, and make evidence-based decisions. By harnessing data, policy and programs can be better tailored to address the specific needs of populations, ensuring that resources are targeted effectively and efficiently.
In 2023, DInA published three case studies and a policy brief, which provides specific insights into how data-driven policy and program implementation can lead to improved nutrition outcomes and provides key recommendations to strengthen the data ecosystem for micronutrients.
DInA Policy Brief
From Information to Action: Using Micronutrient Data to Drive Policy Change
Photo: World Bank / Leigh Vogel
Data-Driven Success Stories
These case studies from Nepal, Ethiopia, and Guatemala provide examples of how micronutrient data can influence national nutrition and health policies and programs, with valuable lessons on implementation and outcomes.
