A Study on Milk Value Chain for the Poor in Bangladesh

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ID11470053
AuthorsAbid Ul Kabir (BRAC), Sirajul Islam (0000-0003-0393-0396, BRAC), Md Hasib Reza (BRAC)
Year2018
Volume49
Issue1
Publication date2018-01-31
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueIDS Bulletin (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0265-5012 • E-ISSN: 1759-5436
PublisherInstitute of Development Studies (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.19088/1968-2018.108
OpenAlexW2786796650
LanguageEN
References cited5

Child and maternal undernutrition is still prevalent in Bangladesh and poor dietary diversity is one of the major causes. While milk can contribute to nutritional requirements, currently availability in Bangladesh is 126ml/person/day, whereas recommended consumption is 250ml/person/day. This case study was conducted to identify existing milk value chains and the milk consumption behaviour of poor people. Priority was given to women and children as they are the most vulnerable in both rural and urban areas. It was observed that both formal and informal value chains coexist where milk collectors and chilling centres have a lead role. At the household level, milk purchase decisions are usually taken by men in rural areas, whereas in urban areas women take part equally in the process. Government and private sector initiatives can play a role in increasing milk production and consumption through greater investment. Behavioural change communication is also vital to build awareness of milk consumption

Agricultural economics · Agriculture · Business · Dietary diversity · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental health · Food security · Geography · Livelihood · Malnutrition · Poverty · Socioeconomics · Agricultural Economics and Practices · Animal Diversity and Health Studies · Livestock Management and Performance Improvement · Medicine

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