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By Alan de Brauw, originally posted as an IFPRI blog.  Improving diets is a key element of food systems transformation, which in turn depends on the availability and affordability of nutritious foods. Micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in providing both food and employment in many low-income countries—making them a key target for food systems transformation

The CGIAR Research Initiative on Sustainable Healthy Diets through Food Systems Transformation (SHiFT) has published its final annual report, showcasing progress made from 2022 to 2024 in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Viet Nam.   Over the past three years, SHiFT combined high-quality research with strategic partnerships to support country-led food systems transformation toward sustainable healthy diets. The 2024 report provides a snapshot

CGIAR INITIATIVES Fruit and Vegetables for Sustainable Healthy Diets (FRESH) Primary Impact Area Environmental health & biodiversity Related Impact Areas

CGIAR INITIATIVES Sustainable Healthy Diets Primary Impact Area Nutrition, health & food security Related Impact Areas

In a world where nearly three billion people still cannot afford a healthy diet, transforming our food systems has become an urgent priority. The official launch of the CGIAR Better Diets and Nutrition (BDN) Science Program during the CGAIR Science Week 2025, marked a significant step toward tackling this global crisis by prioritizing the affordability, accessibility, availability, desirability of sustainable

Globally, food systems are failing to provide sustainable healthy diets for all. Several paths towards food systems transformation have been identified. What remains unclear, however, is what transformative capacities are needed to support stakeholders in implementing effective changes that promote healthier and more sustainable food systems.  From 2022 to 2024, the CGIAR Research Initiative on Sustainable Healthy Diets through Food

Leaders from the CGIAR Science Program on Better Diets and Nutrition (BDN) will actively participate in CGIAR Science Week, engaging in various sessions to contribute to the overall goal of advancing science and innovation for food, land, and water systems transformation. Their involvement will support CGIAR’s mission by sharing insights, fostering collaboration, and driving discussions on sustainable solutions that address

The 2021 United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) in Rome generated new attention to sustainable food systems and triggered national actions around the world. Since the 2021 UNFSS, 126 countries have adopted national pathways and 155 have appointed food systems national convenors. Countries are now preparing voluntary progress updates for the next global convening, UNFSS+4.   While countries were gathering for