Investing for Impact: Towards Healthier and Sustainable Diets through Research
The Tokyo Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit December 7-8, 2021 provides a historic opportunity to transform the way the world tackles the global challenge of malnutrition.
Join us virtually for a session on the importance of investing in impactful research, including speakers from the Alliance and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).
This event, happening on the same day as Human Rights Day, aims to highlight access to safe and nutritious food as a basic human right. The event pulls together experts from various fields to capture a multistakeholder approach in investing on Southeast Asian agri-food systems to develop research and innovations towards the improved nutritional needs in the region.
Agenda
|
1500-1507H |
Welcome and Introduction to the Program |
Martijn Pakker Senior Manager, Advocacy & Brand International Rice Research Institute |
|
1507-1514H |
Keynote Speech |
Jean Balie Regional Director, |
|
1517-1522H |
Biofortification for Healthy and Sustainable Diets |
Dr. Ronan Zagado Chief, Development Communication Division & Healthier Rice Project - Golden Rice Program Lead, DA-PhilRice |
|
1522-1527H |
Value Chain Transformation: Evidence-based Nutrition Policies |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao The Anh Vice Director |
|
1527-1532H |
Driving Consumer Behavior Towards Nutrition: Insights and Evidence from the Alliance’s work on Food System in Viet Nam |
Ricardo Hernandez, PhD Associate Scientist, |
|
1532-1537H |
Diversifying Diets and Investments: Improving Livelihoods and Nutrition through Social Inclusion |
Dr. Shakuntala Thilsted Value Chains & Nutrition Research Leader, CGIAR- Worldfish Center |
|
1537-1542H |
Looking towards the Future - Youth Response to Food and Nutrition Security Challenges |
Jatu Barmawati Indonesian Millennial Farmers Ambassador |
|
1542-1615H |
Moderated Q&A and Closing Remarks |
Amy Chua Country Representative Philippines Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture |