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The Ethiopian food-based dietary guidelines: Gamechanger for food system transformation? New project note from SHiFT

Despite making significant progress over the last two decades, Ethiopia still experiences high rates of malnutrition among children and women. In 2022, 39 percent of children under the age of five were affected by stunting, one of the highest rates of stunting worldwide. Among women of reproductive age, 19 percent were underweight, and two out […]

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Trust in science and in government plays a crucial role in COVID-19 response

Issue Post June 10, 2020 Trust in science and in government plays a crucial role in COVID-19 response Danielle Resnick Breakdowns in public confidence can endanger public health.

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Markets in Vietnam: A snapshot of transforming food systems

As part of our recent meetings in Vietnam, the A4NH team had the opportunity to visit three different markets in Hanoi: a traditional wet market, a smaller neighborhood market, and a supermarket. What we saw and learned during those visits provided ins...

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Video: Rice, malaria and Africa’s changing landscapes

Jo Lines, Reader of Malaria Control and Vector Biology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and A4NH Managing Partner Representative, discusses rice, malaria, and how human activities are changing landscapes in Africa. The post Video:...

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Virtual Event – CGIAR COVID-19 Hub: Supporting National Responses to a Global Pandemic

Jan 12, 2021 - 09:30 am to 11:00 am EST Ethiopia Bangladesh Policy Seminar COVID-19 Food Systems Virtual Event - CGIAR COVID-19 Hub: Supporting National Responses to a Global Pandemic ...

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Why gender matters in COVID-19 responses – now and in the future

Issue Post April 22, 2020 Why gender matters in COVID-19 responses – now and in the future Agnes Quisumbing Neha Kumar Ruth Meinzen-Dick Claudia Ringler Women are in low- and middle-income c...

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SHiFT attends 2023 Nutritious Food Systems Grantee Convening

In March 2023, researchers and partners from the CGIAR Initiative on Sustainable Healthy Diets through Food Systems Transformation (SHiFT) participated in the Nutritious Food Systems Grantee Convening in London. This three-day event brought together a network of more than 150 representatives from 70 projects funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and the […]

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The COVID-19 nutrition crisis: What to expect and how to protect

Issue Post April 23, 2020 The COVID-19 nutrition crisis: What to expect and how to protect Derek Headey Marie Ruel The pandemic has all the makings of a perfect storm for global malnutrition.

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Social safety nets are crucial to the COVID-19 response. Some lessons to boost their effectiveness.

Issue Post June 18, 2020 Social safety nets are crucial to the COVID-19 response. Some lessons to boost their effectiveness. Daniel Gilligan Many countries have already implemented social assistance programs, but more...

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Video on food safety research in Vietnam highlights importance of partnerships

ILRI scientist Hung Nguyen-Viet discusses the importance of partnerships in food safety research.

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Economic impact of COVID-19 on tourism and remittances: Insights from Egypt

Issue Post April 1, 2020 Economic impact of COVID-19 on tourism and remittances: Insights from Egypt Clemens Breisinger Abla Abdel Latif Mariam Raouf Manfred Wiebelt Modeling results show mo...

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Why gender-sensitive social protection is critical to the COVID-19 response in low- and middle-income countries

Issue Post April 28, 2020 Why gender-sensitive social protection is critical to the COVID-19 response in low- and middle-income countries Melissa Hidrobo Neha Kumar Tia Palermo Amber Peterman ...

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CGIAR centers push recommendations for CFS Voluntary Guidelines on Nutrition and Diets

Placing the Global South front and center Among the critical conversations had at the recently concluded CFS46 side event titled Road Testing Healthy Diets: Perspectives from the Global South was proposing research and reality-based action steps...

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IFPRI’s new COVID-19 Food Price Monitor tracks warning signs of stress in local markets

Issue Post May 5, 2020 IFPRI’s new COVID-19 Food Price Monitor tracks warning signs of stress in local markets Manuel Hernandez Soonho Kim Brendan Rice Rob Vos Spotting the red flag of spik...

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Significant economic impacts due to COVID-19 and falling remittances in Myanmar

Research Post June 25, 2020 COVID-19 lockdown measures and falling remittances lead to economic pain in Myanmar Xinshen Diao Michael Wang A analysis shows a 41% decline in GDP during the two-week lockdown.

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Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Reflections from a Career in Research for Development

Nov 22, 2021 - 09:30 am to 11:00 am EST Africa Special Event Agriculture Production Agriculture Production Nutrition Health Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Reflections from a ...

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How India’s food-based safety net is responding to the COVID-19 lockdown

Issue Post April 6, 2020 How India’s food-based safety net is responding to the COVID-19 lockdown Devesh Roy Ruchira Boss Mamata Pradhan Marshalling an array of social safety net programs to buttres...

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COVID-19 lockdowns are imposing substantial economic costs on countries in Africa

Research Post May 8, 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns are imposing substantial economic costs on countries in Africa James Thurlow IFPRI country studies indicate the pandemic is leading to much larger and more rapid contractio...

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COVID-19 and resilience innovations in food supply chains

Issue Post July 6, 2020 COVID-19 and resilience innovations in food supply chains Thomas Reardon Johan Swinnen Creative pandemic adaptations in e-commerce and other areas show long-term promise.

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Addressing COVID-19 impacts on agriculture, food security, and livelihoods in India

Guest Post April 8, 2020 Addressing COVID-19 impacts on agriculture, food security, and livelihoods in India S. Mahendra Dev Hundreds of millions already living precariously now face severe hardship; India should thi...

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How women’s empowerment shapes children’s schooling, nutrition

Improvements in the status of women has often been shown to have positive impacts on their children, with increased investments in schooling, nutrition, and health. Yet in order to best target policies and investments, it is important to understand the...

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Addressing nutrition in Ethiopia: Changes, challenges and opportunities

A4NH Director John McDermott reflects on the Ethiopian National Nutrition Conference and food systems, diet and nutrition issues in the country.

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Food systems transformation in Viet Nam: Interview with SHiFT researcher

After hosting the 4th Global Conference of the Sustainable Food Systems Programme (SFS) in May, Viet Nam’s Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development (MARD) and the Secretariat of the UN SFS held a panel discussion on the country’s own food systems. At this event, representatives from local and international agencies discussed the prospects for implementing […]

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Gender considerations in informal food markets in sub-Saharan Africa

In this blog, originally posted on Agrilinks, Kristina Roesel, postdoctoral scientist at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), discusses how gender roles can influence health risks in Africa's informal food markets. Kristina previously...

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How India’s agrifood supply chains fared during the COVID-19 lockdown, from farm to fork

Issue Post July 20, 2020 How India’s agrifood supply chains fared during the COVID-19 lockdown, from farm to fork Sudha Narayanan Food systems have proven more resilient than many expected, but vulnerable populations ...

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Agrobiodiversity Index guides decisions in the private sector

The Agrobiodiversity Index pioneers measurement of agrobiodiversity in consumption, production and conservation, and aligns with nine of the SDGs. And interest in the Index has extended from public partners to private companies with global clients.

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Does aflatoxin stunt child growth? Evidence from the first randomized trial

Aflatoxins are, without question, dangerous poisons. Produced by molds that widely contaminate foods and feed, particularly in key staple crops such as maize and groundnuts, they cannot be seen, tasted, or smelled. Yet they take an enormous toll on health and economies across Africa and beyond: they are responsible for an estimated 30 percent of >> Read more

The post Does Aflatoxin Stunt Child Growth? Evidence From the First Randomized Trial appeared first on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health.

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SHiFT at the 4th Global Conference of the Sustainable Food Systems Programme in Ha Noi

The CGIAR Research Initiative on Sustainable Healthy Diets through Food Systems Transformation (SHiFT) participated in the 4th global conference of the Sustainable Food Systems Programme “The Transformation We Need” from April 24-27, 2023 in Ha Noi, Viet Nam. The conference was co-organized by the One Planet Network’s Sustainable Food Systems (SFS) Programme and the United […]

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SHiFT formalizes collaboration with partners in Ethiopia

The CGIAR Research Initiative on Sustainable Healthy Diets through Food Systems Transformation (SHiFT) and three partners in Ethiopia recently formalized their commitment to strengthen the implementation of food systems transformation for sustainable and healthy diets in Ethiopia. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), on behalf of SHiFT, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), Ministry of […]

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Diets in a time of coronavirus: Don’t let vegetables fall off the plate

Guest Post April 13, 2020 Diets in a time of coronavirus: Don’t let vegetables fall off the plate Jody Harris The COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges for vegetable production—and for global food security—due to its sea...

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