Partnerships for systemic change - Practical approaches in food systems

22 June 2023Online, Global

On 22 June 2023 (Thursday, 9.00 to 10.30 AM EST/2.00 to 3.30 PM BST) Nutrition Connect and IFSS Portal, and Glocolearning, will host a 90-minute virtual workshop to highlight the central role of partnerships in ushering systemic change, by exemplifying practical approaches in food systems. 

Climate and nutrition are inexorably linked and need joined-up action

Until recently, action taken to address climate change and malnutrition were two entirely separate conversations, with two eco-systems that did not interact. That is no longer sustainable. We cannot properly address climate change without addressing nutrition and vice versa. 

GAIN Interview Cruncher - Harnessing the impact of enterprise support reaching Low-Income consumers

This Interview Cruncher will highlight what needs to be done to harness the impact of enterprise support in reaching low-income consumers with healthy diets.

GAIN Discussion Paper Series 14 - Innovative Finance for Nutrition

- 08/06/2023

Malnutrition is a major public health problem, for which global development assistance current falls far short of needs. As such, it is important to consider non-traditional sources and mechanisms to increase the funding available to support nutrition, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where the burden is highest.

Dietquality.org: New Data and Tools for 50+ Countries Unveiled

14 June 2023Global

Learn about the newly available diet quality data for 56 countries and access country-specific data collection tools on Dietquality.org. The website offers interactive features, ready-to-use survey modules, and an indicator calculator for analysing data. Join the webinar to explore these tools and engage in discussions.

In the pursuit of improved nutrition, food safety is a non-negotiable

GAIN’s mission is to improve the consumption of nutritious and safe food for all people, especially those most vulnerable to malnutrition. As a nutrition organisation, we understand food safety to be a core component of our mission and our ability to achieve healthier diets. Safe food is essential for food security and nutrition, and it affects everything from what consumers eat, to their livelihoods, and their families’ health.

Interview Cruncher - Beyond Compliance: Food Safety Standards Save Lives

Join us for an in-depth discussion of the critical role that food standards play in ensuring food safety beyond basic compliance. This year’s theme is Food standards save lives.

Food standards save lives

07 June 2023Online Webinar, Global

On 7 June, World Food Safety Day, FAO and WHO will host a hybrid high-level event where participants can learn how food safety standards contribute to saving lives. The event will expand on this year’s theme for World Food Safety Day, "Food standards save lives".

GAIN Working Paper Series 34 - Use of quality improvement methods for business led workforce nutrition programmes

- 11/04/2023

In 2019, in an effort to improve the efficiency and sustainability of its programming, GAIN’s Workforce Nutrition Programme (WFN) shifted away from the traditional project development and evaluation cycle towards a nimbler "Quality Improvement" (QI) approach.

Lawrence Haddad receives the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)

Dr Lawrence Haddad, Executive Director of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), has received his medal and been made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George for "services to International Nutrition, Food and Agriculture".