Contribution of Access to Bio-Fortified Bean in Improving Eating Habits in Burundi

Burundi faces alarming food insecurity, affecting 41.2% of the population, with a prevalence of malnutrition reaching 55.9%. Micronutrient deficiencies, particularly iron and zinc, affect children and women of reproductive age. In response to this situation, bio-fortified beans, rich in proteins and essential micronutrients, are presented as a solution to improve household eating hab- its. However, although several initiatives have been put in place to encourage this crop, their real impact on...