Private sector and civil society emphasize commitment to a successful outcome for ICN2
On June 20th, representatives of the private sector and civil society gathered in Rome to discuss the Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2) and to present their suggestions for the ICN2 outcome documents to the FAO member states.
Private sector
The private sector affirmed its commitment to contributing to a successful outcome for ICN2. Private sector representatives emphasized that “business has a direct and indirect impact on nutrition” all along the food value chain, from food fortification, to promoting safe infant and young child feeding practices, to improving access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene, to promoting healthier choices to consumers.
Civil Society
Civil society highlighted its role as crucial actor to support international policy-making thanks to its experience in working for the public interest. Participants stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in the ICN2 process to ensure quality and monitoring of the decisions taken. Civil society representatives also stressed the importance of adopting a human rights driven approach on the political declaration draft and that family farming must be a central issue to ensure diet diversity and healthy nutrition across the world.