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August 2, 2026Public Health NutritionOpen Access

Fruit and Vegetables for Sustainable Healthy Diets: Policy and Political Economy Analysis in Tanzania

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MVMario Sibamenya VenanceNANestor AlokpaïATAnne-Marie Thow

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Overview

Qualitative policy analysis reveals the influence of governance on fruit and vegetable policies in Tanzania, highlighting opportunities for improvement.

Key Points

  • This study investigates how political factors and governance shape fruit and vegetable policy in Tanzania.
  • Qualitative policy analysis using political economy theories
  • Data collected through 25 key-informant interviews and review of 31 policy documents
  • Data coded and analyzed with Quirkos software
  • Cross-sectoral actions highlight opportunities to strengthen policy coordination
  • Emphasis on improving access to financing, safe production, and market access for F&V
  • Call for public campaigns to increase F&V consumption and recognize their nutritional importance

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Venance et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6eeb4d1b0468a7eeab45f8https://doi.org/10.1017/s136898002610319x
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