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Offering essential nutrients for children and mothers to combat malnutrition in Ghana

Sector
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Region of Initiative
Africa
SDG contribution
SDG 2: Zero hunger, SDG 3: Good health and well-being

Ajinomoto Co. brings its expertise in nutrition and food science to improve nutrition in Ghana and pledged to expand its pilot nutritional supplement program reaching an estimated 200,000 weaning infants by 2017.

The project was originally initiated to commemorate the company's 100 year anniversary. It is executed in conjunction with the Nevin Scrimshaw International Nutrition Foundation and the University of Ghana as the core project partners and aims to achieve nutritional improvements for children by providing a supplement named 'KOKO Plus.' It will improve the nutritional outcomes of an estimated 200,000 children aged 6-24 months by 2017.

Malnutrition is a serious issue in developing countries and especially so for newborns in the first one thousand days of their life where malnutrition can result in stunting and developmental delays.

Ajinomoto's new proprietary protein (amino acid) micronutrient supplement will fortify traditional porridge in Ghana, called koko. The final product 'KOKO Plus' will be distributed through various community-based networks and locally recruited sales women; kick-starting employment in the region. 'KOKO Plus' reflects years of expertise by the Ajinomoto Group in protein (amino acid) nutrition and food science.

With KOKO Plus, the company is planning to reach an estimated twenty percent of its target population in Ghana, predominantly children aged 6-24 months by 2017.

The program will also establish local food production chains, as the processing of local ingredients in Ghana will support agriculture workers and create jobs. The company also expects to create income generating opportunities for women in rural communities by hiring an estimated new 2,000 saleswomen.

The commitment to the BCtA will build upon Ajinomoto's efforts to bring this inclusive business initiative to scale and to expand its strategic partnerships that include JICA, USAID, GAIN, CARE and PLAN. The company also plans to expand its specialized nutritional supplements in other beneficiaries such as pregnant & lactating mothers as well as school age children, and is working with new partners, such as GIZ and the World Food Programme, to expand distribution and production of other nutritious products in the near term.

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