Food Systems For Nutrition Innovation Lab
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Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia Conference: Equity and Inclusion
November 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am - November 2, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
In collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), CIGAR, and a range of regional and global organizations, the Food Systems for Nutrition Innovation Lab (FSN-IL) was pleased to be a co-host for the Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia: Equity and Inclusion conference on November 1-2, 2023 in Kathmandu, Nepal, and online.
This conference brought together researchers, program implementers and policymakers working in and focusing on South Asia to deliberate innovative ways to transform diets and improve nutrition outcomes for all. This year’s conference covered a wide range of systems, including health systems, safety nets, food systems, and others, all of which play a crucial role in delivering equitable nutrition outcomes.
To learn more about the conference, please visit the official page for Delivering for Nutrition 2023 below. The concept note, program agenda, and registration information are described in detail.
List of Co-Hosts
- Aga Khan University (Pakistan)
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health (ANH) Academy (Global)
- The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT (Global)
- BRAC (Bangladesh)
- BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University (Bangladesh)
- CGIAR Impact Platform on Nutrition (Global)
- CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega-Deltas (Global)
- CGIAR Initiative on Digital Innovation (Global)
- CGIAR Initiative on Excellence in Agronomy (Global)
- CGIAR Initiative on Foresight (Global)
- CGIAR Initiative on Harnessing gender and social equality for resilience in agrifood systems (HER+) (Global)
- CGIAR Initiative on Fruit and Vegetables for Sustainable Healthy Diets (FRESH) (Global)
- CGIAR Initiative on Mixed Farming Systems (Global)
- CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies (Global)
- CGIAR Initiative on Seed Equal (Global)
- CGIAR Regional Initiative on Transforming Agrifood Systems in South Asia (TAFSSA) (South Asia)
- Feed the Future Food Systems for Nutrition Innovation Lab (FSN-IL) (Global)
- Helen Keller International (Nepal)
- Institute of Policy Studies (Sri Lanka)
- Institute for Integrated Development Studies (Nepal)
- International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) (South Asia)
- International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) (Global)
- National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) (India)
- South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth (SAPLING) (South Asia)
- UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA) (South Asia)
- University of Dhaka (Bangladesh)
- Wayamba University (Sri Lanka)
- World Bank (India)
Goals and Objectives
This conference brought together researchers, program implementers, and policymakers working in and focusing on South Asia to deliberate innovative ways to improve nutrition outcomes for all. The purpose was to bring together relevant evidence and stimulate dialogue on improving equity and inclusion among various delivery platforms that affect nutrition, including health and nutrition programs, gender- and social safety net programs and policies, and more.
Topical Areas
- Agriculture
- Food environments
- Health systems
- Diets
- Social protection
Learning Lab
The Food Systems for Nutrition Innovation Lab, in collaboration with Valley Research Group in Kathmandu, conducted an in-person Learning Lan titled “Field Perspective on Semi-Qualitative Data Collection” on November 2nd, 2023.
Interested participants can attend the Learning Lab at Begnas Hall from 8:00-9:30am Nepal time. More information can be found on the Delivering for Nutrition 2023 website.