Minimum dietary diversity for women (MDDW) survey

Abstract

The Feed the Future Burma, Fish for Livelihoods Activity (2019-2027) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) focusses on improving the nutritional status of vulnerable households in Central and Northern Myanmar by promoting inclusive and sustainable aquaculture growth for small-scale farmers and their communities. To evaluate the outcomes of the Activity’s support, the team conducts an annual survey to assess diet diversity and fish consumption among women of reproductive age in the Activity areas. The survey results help guide the project team and relevant stakeholders in identifying effective strategies and determining necessary adjustments to current interventions, ensuring their sustainability. This report presents the 2024 survey findings on dietary diversity among women of reproductive age from 34 townships participating in the Activity. For the safety and security of the field survey team, villages deemed unsafe or inaccessible were excluded from the survey sample.