IFPRI’s 2024 Global Food Policy Report on Food Systems for Healthy Diets, presents evidence-based policy and governance solutions to strengthen diet quality and nutrition in low- and middle-income countries, and examines priorities for future research on food systems for better nutrition. Reflecting on a long history of research on diets, agriculture and food systems by IFPRI and the CGIAR, in partnership with many around the world, the report emphasizes the critical need to focus our attention on diets that promote health and well-being for both people and the planet. It examines how demand- and supply-side approaches can support healthy dietary choices, how critical it is to invest in efforts to improve affordability, and to strengthen food environments in ways that can improve diets. The report also highlights ways to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables, explores the role of animal-sourced foods, and discusses the role of effective governance in achieving change. Last, but not least, the report highlights critical challenges for several regions around the world – where contextually-relevant actions must come together to deliver impact.
Following opening remarks and presentations of the report’s key findings and recommendations by IFPRI’s researchers, a distinguished panel of partners and experts discussed the report. Expert remarks focused on challenges and opportunities to transform food systems so that everyone everywhere can reap the benefits of sustainable healthy diets. This was followed by a question-and-answer session .
- Moderator and Welcome Remarks Sally Kimathi, Research Officer, IFPRI
- Opening Remarks Jonathan Nzuma, Chairman, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi
- Moses Nyangito, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi
- Clemens Breisinger, Lead, CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies and Country Program Leader, Kenya, IFPRI
- Oliver Kiptoo Kirui, Research Fellow, Development Strategies and Governance, IFPRI
Panel Reflections
- Rose Nyikal, Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi
- Zachary Kinyua, Assistant Director, Crop Health Research, Crops, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization
- Boniface Munene, Vice Executive Director, 254 Youth Policy Café
- Celine Termote, Senior Scientist, Food Environment & Consumer Behavior, Alliance Bioversity-CIAT
Closing Reflections
- Hailemariam Ayalew Tiruneh, Research Fellow, Development Strategies and Governance, IFPRI
- Jonathan Nzuma, Chairman, Department of Agricultural Economics
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