Large-Scale Food Fortification (LSFF)

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking feedback, information, and recommendations on approaches for the possible implementation of safe, effective, efficient, scalable, and sustainable large-scale food fortification (LSFF) programming to improve the micronutrient intake of vulnerable populations. The goal is to support data-driven and context-specific solutions to safely and sustainably improve nutrient adequacy and diets for the most vulnerable through LSFF. The future activity will be funded for a period of five years, with an estimated budget ranging from $20 to $40 million. Some key points to consider include: • The importance of micronutrient intake for human health and development • The challenges faced by governments and the private sector in scaling and sustaining LSFF programs • The need for a whole-of-business approach to improve LSFF programming in differing contexts • The role of USAID in leading efforts for LSFF through global leadership, context-specific expertise, and partnerships with governments, the private sector, and civil society • The need for innovative approaches to LSFF that support data-driven and context-specific solutions • The importance of local ownership and leadership in attaining and promoting LSFF