Revolutionizing Nutrition Financing: Nutrition for Growth Side Event
Nutrition is facing a $8.7bn annual gap in financing. All signs suggest that after a decade of growth, ‘traditional’ grant aid for nutrition has peaked and is likely in decline. […]
Food and Youth: What I have learned from young people and their desire to fix the food systems they live in
MARTIN J. FORMAN MEMORIAL LECTURE Food and Youth: What I have learned from young people and their desire to fix the food systems they live in 31st Annual Martin J. […]
USAID Joins ECF and the US DFC in the Global Nutrition Financing Alliance
The federal government agency announced that it is joining an existing public-private partnership between the US DFC and ECF to mobilize $100 million of financing to improve food and health systems in low- and middle-income countries.
Lessons from Fortification Efforts in the Southwestern Highlands of Tanzania
Maize and rice are staple foods in Tanzania’s Southern Highlands, and are produced primarily by small-scale farmers. Many people in the region rely on maize flour, or sembe, in particular […]
Not Just Mom’s Job
For more than 40 years, USAID has promoted breastfeeding to save lives, prevent malnutrition, and enhance the long-term health and development of women and children. The Agency’s maternal and child […]
Role of Micronutrients in Child Growth and Development
Micronutrient deficiencies form a leading global health issue resulting in poor child growth and development outcomes. Inadequate micronutrient intake has been identified as one of the causes, but implementing mitigation […]