Bringing together new and established food systems leaders to strengthen food security and nutrition strategies in Indonesia

Bringing together new and established food systems leaders to strengthen food security and nutrition strategies in Indonesia

A recent high-level event co-hosted by the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) brought together key stakeholders at Oakwood Suites Kuningan in Jakarta on December 10, 2024. This strategic discussion, which fostered collaboration among government, academia, and industry experts, aimed to contribute to addressing Indonesia's pressing food security and nutrition challenges.
BARI MASUR-8: A Win-Win Case for People and Planet in Bangladesh

A Win-Win Case for People and Planet in Bangladesh

Malnutrition and climate change are two of the most pressing challenges facing humanity today – and they are intrinsically connected. While food systems contribute to land degradation and roughly one-third of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, climate change in turn jeopardizes the nutrient quality of staple crops.
Can AI Chatbots Help Demystify Food Policies?

Can AI Chatbots Help Demystify Food Policies?

Using OpenAI LLM (GPT-4o) and embedding models, GAIN developed a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)-based chatbot and connected it to a database of 28 publicly accessible food and nutrition policy documents from Bangladesh.
Tackling Micronutrient Deficiency in Bangladesh: The Role of Biofortified Zinc Rice (BZR)

Tackling Micronutrient Deficiency in Bangladesh: The Role of Biofortified Zinc Rice (BZR)

Malnutrition and food insecurity remain a pressing issue in Bangladesh, with significant implications for public health. Despite improvements in agricultural productivity and food security, the country continues to grapple with micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs), particularly zinc deficiency, which affects vulnerable populations, especially women and children.