National Policy Dialogue for Food and Nutrition-Focused Businesses: Catalysing Policy Reforms for Regulatory Compliance and Financial Access

By:
Tomisin Odunmbaku, Osemudiame Enaholo ,Joyce Akpata, Tolu Bolujoko ,Olutayo Toromade
Date:
2025
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This report presents insights from a policy dialogue held in Nigeria on October 31, 2024, focusing on challenges and solutions for nutrition-focused MSMEs. The discussion highlighted regulatory overlaps, financial barriers, and policy inconsistencies affecting food businesses. Key recommendations included harmonizing regulations, developing financing models, and fostering stakeholder collaboration. Government support was emphasized as essential for enabling private-sector contributions to nutrition improvement.

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