Monitoring of the National Oil and Wheat Flour Fortification Program in Cameroon Using a Program Impact Pathway Approach

Since 2011 Cameroon has mandated the fortification of refined vegetable oil with vitamin A and wheat flour with iron, zinc, folic acid, and vitamin B-12. In 2012, measured fortification levels for flour, and particularly oil, were below target. We assessed Cameroon’s food fortification program using a program impact pathway (PIP) to identify barriers to optimal performance. We developed a PIP through literature review and key informant...