Improving diets is a key element of food systems transformation, which in turn depends on the availability and affordability of nutritious foods. Micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in providing both food and employment in many low-income countries—making them a key target for food systems transformation policies.
Making such interventions work depends on a clear understanding of the challenges that MSMEs working in the food environment face in diverse countries and contexts. To mark UN Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (June 27), here is a look at recent research in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Viet Nam by IFPRI and partners that sheds light on specific challenges these enterprises face. Read more>>