6 months ago // Food Systems
From inter-agency collaboration to public-private partnerships, from effective development finance institution involvement to stronger feedback loops — here’s how to accelerate food system transformation.
over 1 year ago // Food Systems
Nutrition is the foundation of our future. In the lead-up to the Nutrition for Growth summit next March, it's time for governments, philanthropies, civil society, and investors to take the issue much more seriously.
almost 2 years ago // Food systems
A shift in food habits, values, and behaviors can move consumption toward healthy and sustainable choices.
over 5 years ago // Food and nutrition
Food data are not deemed essential — until they are, when hunger surges, food prices skyrocket, and we see panic turn into violence. By then, it is too late. This op-ed looks at how access to data could help transform food systems.
over 7 years ago // Sponsored by GAIN
The African continent is home to the youngest population in the world, leading to a growing African consumer market that looks for healthier food options. This represents a great opportunity in emerging markets to create a sustainable value chain working with local agrifood SMEs. GAIN and DSM explain the need to improve the flow of finance to expand SME efforts.
almost 8 years ago // Sponsored by GAIN
Poor diet is a driver of malnutrition in all its forms: From undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies to obesity. Working with partners, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition wants to make healthier food choices more affordable, more accessible, and more desirable. On the occasion of GAIN’s 15th anniversary, Lawrence Haddad reflects on what the organization has learned so far and considers what’s next in tackling malnutrition.
about 9 years ago // Sponsored by GAIN
As World Food Day 2016 approaches, Lawrence Haddad, GAIN's new executive director, shares his thoughts on why we need to focus on building nutritious food systems, as well as the importance of innovative partnership models to tackle malnutrition in a sustainable and effective way.
about 10 years ago // #FutureFortified
With only a few months remaining to include more nutrition targets in the Sustainable Development Goals, here is how Canada can play a role in showing the world that malnutrition is inextricably linked with a broader range of global challenges.
over 10 years ago // Lawrence Haddad on development research
For IFPRI senior research fellow Lawrence Haddad, research is a means to an end, a way to make a difference in the lives of the poorest people. In this guest commentary, he explains how good researchers can also be good advocates.
over 11 years ago // #FEEDINGDEV
Will talks on the economic impact of undernutrition be on the agenda at next week's U.S.-Africa Summit in Washington, D.C.? In this exclusive opinion for Feeding Development, Lawrence Haddad argues for an urgent data revolution in nutrition to put the issue front and center.