GAIN Working Paper n°71: Crowdsourcing in Food Systems Research: Lessons from Indonesia and Kenya

- 07/08/2026

Crowdsourcing, i.e., leveraging digital platforms to mobilise distributed contributors for data collection, harnessing the collective power of large, distributed networks of people to accomplish such tasks through open calls has gained traction in recent years, yet practical guidance for implementation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains limited. This paper examines lessons from three food systems research case studies conducted by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition in Indonesia and Kenya between 2019-2024, analysing what worked, what didn't, and why.

Strengthening Local Enterprise to Improve Access to Nutritious Food

In Tehene, a remote community near Gurué in central Mozambique, residents rarely eat animal-source foods like frozen fish or chicken, reserving them almost exclusively for special occasions due to high costs and difficult market travel. To address this challenge, entrepreneur Inocêncio Calado founded Alto Licungo—a cold chain distribution business supported by GAIN's Improving the Consumption of Animal Source Foods project—to transport perishable foods safely across long distances and improve rural access to nutritious food. Driven by the memory and encouragement of his late father, Inocêncio built the business from humble origins to help ensure local communities can regularly access these vital food sources.

International Youth Day 2026

12 August 2026- 12 August 2026Global

Join GAIN and partners for a virtual webinar exploring how consumer demand, private-sector strategies and enabling policies can support healthier diets across Africa. The session will bring together evidence, practical experience and policy insights ahead of the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 Nutrition and Health Platform.

I-CAN Landscaping Analysis on Climate and Nutrition Policies and Stakeholders in Somalia

- 21/07/2026

The I-CAN Landscaping Analysis on Climate and Nutrition Policies and Stakeholders in Somalia provides a comprehensive evaluation of the integration between climate action and nutritional outcomes within the national policy framework. Supported by the Agrifood Systems Transformation Accelerator (AFST-A), this analysis examines how Somalia—a nation facing concurrent climate shocks and high malnutrition—aligns its strategic objectives to build systemic resilience.

Shaping Consumer Demand for Nutritious Diets in Africa

28 July 2026- 28 July 2026Global

Join GAIN and partners for a virtual webinar exploring how consumer demand, private-sector strategies and enabling policies can support healthier diets across Africa. The session will bring together evidence, practical experience and policy insights ahead of the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 Nutrition and Health Platform.