JFPR 9132-INO Project: Rice Fortification for the Poor - Efficacy Study of Raskin Fortification (Nested Efficacy Trial)

An efficacy study of iron-fortified Raskin rice (80 ppm, 15 kg per household per month) measuring changes in haemoglobin, ferritin and anaemia prevalence at midline (5 months) and endline (10 months). The study also delivered cost, benefit-cost ratio and cost-effectiveness analysis of the fortification programme.

Client: Ministry of National Development Planning / National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), Indonesia · Funded by: ADB · Period: April - December 2014 · Role: Sole Consultant