Dr. Yasser Durrani

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition.

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Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, GAIN has offices in countries with high levels of malnutrition: Bangladesh, Benin, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. To support work in those countries, we have representative offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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Dr. Yasser Durrani is a distinguished Professor of Food Science and Nutrition with over 25 years of teaching and research experience. Holding an MBA in Marketing and PhD in Food sciences, he seamlessly integrates scientific expertise with commercial strategy to bridge technical innovation and market needs. As a consultant in nutrition education, he drives impactful learning initiatives and the strategic development of B2B partnerships. He is a dedicated promoter of healthy food industrial products that elevate public health, safety, and consumer wellness. Through these combined efforts, he continues to play a vital role in strengthening and transforming modern food systems.