UNDER-UTILIZED FOODS IN NIGERIA
COMPILATION &
EVALUATION STUDY
Project Objectives:
To identify the various under-utilized/neglected foods in selected regions in Nigeria
Examine perceived reasons for the under-utilization of identified foods
Determine the level of availability/accessibility of selected foods
Methods:
Study design, location, and sample selection
Data collection techniques and instruments
Qualitative (KII), spatial (GIS), INFORMAS
Data analysis
Prospects and Project Scalability:
Experience in handling food environment, food security, and agriculture projects and researchers in Nigeria https://www.informas.org/countries/nigeria/
Existing climate and sustainability works by team members
Pilot more funding access to compile a database for all under-utilized food in Nigeria and their nutrient composition
Provide scientific bases for entrepreneurs and government to transform these neglected foods into valuable forms