Organized by International Food Policy Research Institute, Concern Worldwide, ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), and Welthungerhilfe on Day 2 of European Development Days (EDD) 2016, this session explored innovative strategies that support global, regional and national initiatives for accelerating progress to end hunger and undernutrition. The debate focused on the need for strong research on action and implementation, innovations in delivery of known interventions, and quick achievements among the hardest to reach populations.
Speakers:
- Shenggen Fan, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute
- Connell Foley, Director of Strategy, Advocacy and Learning, Concern Worldwide
- Michael Hailu, Director, ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA)
- Till Wahnbaeck, CEO, Welthungerhilfe
Moderator:
- Morgane Danielou, Vice-President Operations, Emerging Ag Inc.
Hunger and undernutrition are persistent and unacceptable human tragedies that cause and perpetuate poverty and have huge social and economic costs. The case for improving food security and nutrition is clear; the challenge comes in accomplishing it. To achieve optimal impact, coordinated decisions across multiple sectors of society must be informed by the best knowledge available.