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Erick Boy

Erick Boy

Erick Boy is the Chief Nutritionist in the HarvestPlus section of the Innovation Policy and Scaling Unit. As head of nutrition for the HarvestPlus Program since 2008, he has led research that has generated scientific evidence on biofortified staple crops as efficacious and effective interventions to help address iron, vitamin A, and zinc deficiency in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and South Asia.

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World Food Assistance 2017 – Taking Stock and Looking Ahead

World Food Programme Report Launch

DC

1201 Eye St. NW

12th Floor Conference Center

Washington, United States

September 19, 2017

  • 12:15 – 1:45 pm (America/New_York)
  • 6:15 – 7:45 pm (Europe/Amsterdam)
  • 9:45 – 11:15 pm (Asia/Kolkata)

IFPRI World Food Programme Report Launch "World Food Assistance 2017  - Taking Stock and Looking Ahead"

Speakers:

Moderator:

At a moment when protracted conflicts and fears of famine threaten the lives and food security of millions, WFP has released World Food Assistance 2017, a new global report that details recent trends and patterns in food assistance and demonstrates how food assistance can save lives in humanitarian crises while addressing the root causes of hunger.
 
Join speakers from WFP, USAID/Food for Peace, CARE International and IFPRI for a rich discussion on the trends, challenges and innovative solutions in food assistance at a time of complex emergencies and soaring needs.