Stakeholders’ Perceptions of Agronomic Iodine Biofortification: A SWOT-AHP Analysis in Northern Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorOlum, S.
dc.contributor.authorGellynck, X.
dc.contributor.authorOkello, C.
dc.contributor.authorWebale, D.
dc.contributor.authorOdongo, W.
dc.date.accessioned2021-01-28T08:18:14Z
dc.date.available2021-01-28T08:18:14Z
dc.date.issued2018-03-24
dc.description.abstractAgronomic biofortification (i.e., the application of fertilizer to elevate micronutrient concentrations in staple crops) is a recent strategy recommended for controlling Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDDs). However, its success inevitably depends on stakeholders’ appreciation and acceptance of it. By taking Northern Uganda as a case, this study aimed to capture and compare the perceptions of seven key stakeholder groups with respect to agronomic iodine biofortification. Therefore, we employed a SWOT (Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats) analysis in combination with an Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Findings show that stakeholders (n = 56) are generally positive about agronomic iodine biofortification in Uganda, as its strengths and opportunities outweighed weaknesses and threats. Cultural acceptance and effectiveness are considered the most important strengths while the high IDD prevalence rate and the availability of iodine deficient soils are key opportunities for further developing agronomic iodine biofortification. Environmental concerns about synthetic fertilizers as well as the time needed to supply iodine were consideredcrucialweaknesses. ThelimiteduseoffertilizerinUgandawasthemainthreat. Whilethis study provides insight into important issues and priorities for iodine biofortification technology in Uganda, including differences in stakeholder views, the application of the SWOT-AHP method will guide future researchers and health planners conducting stakeholder analysis in similar domains.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipyVLIR-UOS(ZEIN2016PR429)en_US
dc.identifier.otherNutrients 2018, 10, 407; doi:10.3390/nu10040407
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.gu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/20.500.14270/86
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMDPI journal of Nutrientsen_US
dc.subjectagronomic biofortificationen_US
dc.subjectiodine deficiencyen_US
dc.subjectstakeholder analysisen_US
dc.subjectanalytical hierarchy processen_US
dc.subjectSWOT analysisen_US
dc.subjectUgandaen_US
dc.titleStakeholders’ Perceptions of Agronomic Iodine Biofortification: A SWOT-AHP Analysis in Northern Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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