Macro-Policy and Regulation Change Can Better Nourish Pakistan

- 04/09/2024

In the context of the latest national SME policy “2021 SME Policy Pakistan”, this brief, focusing on the external macro policy and regulatory environment affecting SMEs, and its two related briefs have been prepared using the most up-to-date research (conducted over the last 5 years) on ongoing issues faced by Pakistani SMEs, particularly food-related SMEs, to develop policy recommendations.

The Case for Investment in Nutritious Foods Value Chains: An Opportunity for Gender Impact (Case Studies)

- 27/08/2024

As a follow-on to the core report ‘The Case for Investment in Nutritious Food Value Chains: An Opportunity for Gender Impact’, GAIN and SAGANA are publishing the nine case studies showcasing the business and impact case for gender-smart nutrition investments.

Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN) commits to combat malnutrition in all its form in Benin

Micronutrient deficiencies, particularly anaemia and vitamin A deficiency, persist among children and women. Three out of four children suffer from anaemia, while one in three from vitamin A deficiency. While one in two women suffer from anaemia. obesity[3] is rising, impacting approximately 26% of women aged 15 to 49. This increasing trend in obesity also affects young people, especially women. As of 2021, Benin ranks 166th out of 191 countries in the Human Development Index, highlighting untapped development potential.

Reflections from Nigeria-Benin Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network learning exchange.

- 20/08/2024

In response to a request from the Benin Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) focal point, following the 2022 Joint Annual Assessment (JAA), the establishment and operation of the SUN Business Network (SBN) began with the support from the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and CARE through the CASCADE programme. The goal of the programme is to improve food security and reduce malnutrition among at least 5 million women of reproductive age and children under 5 in Benin, Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Mozambique. The establishment of SBN Benin started with the development of a strategic plan for 2024-2030 and mapping of potential members and partners.

GAIN Working Paper n°42 - Investing in Nutrition: Understanding Barriers and Potential Solutions for Development Finance Institutions

- 16/08/2024

While improved nutrition is central to achieving many development goals, investment in nutrition currently falls far short of what is needed. One group of actors that could potentially help address this is development finance institutions (DFIs): specialised financial organisations that promote sustainable development by providing capital, usually for private-sector-led projects. DFIs seem like promising actors to support nutrition: they are already active in low- and middle-income countries, invest in adjacent sectors like agriculture, and have large financial resources. However, to date DFIs have not been very active in investing in nutrition-supporting businesses and funds. This paper seeks to understand the barriers to investment in nutrition-related projects and develop concrete solutions to unlock funding through a mapping of DFIs’ approaches combined with in-depth interviews with several DFI representatives.

What the 2025 Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris is all About?

This discussion will look at what we're expecting from global leaders during the N4G summit. What kind of commitments do we want to see? How can we mobilise the international community around the issue of nutrition, bring in the private sector and civil society, and get back on track to fulfil the UN's sustainable development agenda?

The Case for Investment in Nutritious Foods Value Chains: An Opportunity for Gender Impact

- 23/07/2024

This report demonstrates that investing in nutritious food value chains allows investors to achieve significant gender impact. The hope is that more funding will be unlocked for nutritious food value chains, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which critically lack access to financing in emerging markets.

Roadmap to N4G 2025

18 June 2024  , Global

Preparing for the Paris Nutrition for Growth Summit 2025 now, WNA plans to initiate a series of Lighthouse webinars, beginning with "Google and Healthy Food at Work," coinciding with Sustainable Gastronomy Day on June 18th.

Nigerian Businesses Innovate to Improve Nutritious Food Access for Low-income Consumers.

Consuming a healthy diet is vital for people’s well-being – to live well, grow, and stay active. Nigeria’s vibrant food systems have the critical job of nourishing Africa’s largest nation – a growing and youthful population that needs to be well-fed to meet its potential.

Supporting Entrepreneurs to Adopt Scalable Techniques to Improve Nutrition for Low-income Consumers

Since most people get a large portion of their food from the private sector, private-sector companies can play a key role in improving nutrition by bringing more safe and nutritious products to market, in forms that are appealing and affordable to consumers. This is ever more important in Nigeria today, where annual food inflation in December 2023 reached 28% - putting healthy diets beyond the reach of many lower-income consumers.