Over the past 12 months, there has been much talk about financing for development. But in terms of successful development interventions, what has the best returns on such investment?
For Marc Van Ameringen, executive director of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, the answer lies in one of humanity’s most basic needs: food and nutrition.
Investment in food fortification in particular, he said, is the “single best return on investment of almost any development intervention.”
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Lean Alfred Santos@DevexLeanAS
Lean Alfred Santos is a former Devex development reporter focusing on the development community in Asia-Pacific, including major players such as the Asian Development Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. He previously covered Philippine and international business and economic news, sports and politics.
