Examining the trade-offs of palm oil production and consumption from a sustainable diets perspective: lessons learned from Myanmar.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to examine the trade-offs related to the production and consumption of palm oil in Myanmar from a sustainable diets perspective.

Design

We used an enhanced value chain analysis approach that included semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders; market analyses to assess edible oils in markets and focus groups as well as surveys with consumers to ascertain their perceptions and practices related to edible oils.

Setting

Four settings in Myanmar (upper income urban; lower income urban; middle-income urban; lower income rural).

Participants

Key stakeholders (n 12) from government, trade bodies and civil society organisations were included in the interviews. Women from each of the regions participated in four focus groups (n

SUBMITTER: Downs SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9991760 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature