Nutrition in Senegal: Achievements and Prospects
After several major transitions, Senegal succeeded in developing a multisectoral strategy to achieve sustainable nutrition outcomes.
After several major transitions, Senegal succeeded in developing a multisectoral strategy to achieve sustainable nutrition outcomes.
Background
The IFPRI West and Central Africa Office will host an official opening ceremony at its new premises in Dakar, Senegal, on May 17, 2011.
International workshop organized by IFPRI and hosted by the Indonesian National Team for the Acceleration of Poverty Reduction and Ministry of Agriculture
Abstract
Agriculture, nutrition, and health are linked in many obvious and not-so-obvious ways, and these links have important consequences for the lives of millions of poor people in developing countries.
OP-15 Side Event
This conference is your chance to meet with experts from around the world to take stock of progress made in developing nutrient-rich crops, share lessons learned, and chart the future of this emerging agricultural innovation for public health.
Nutrition has recently gained momentum and is increasingly being discussed in high-level global development debates. Dr.
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In her lecture, Dr. Schaefer-Preuss, Vice President of Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development at the Asian Development Bank, will examine the concept of inclusive growth and its policy relevance to Asia and the Pacific.