The persistent problem of global acute malnutrition: Why does it persist despite humanitarian & development gains?
© Anastasia Marshak
22/02/2018
22/02/2018
Research and webinar lead by Tufts University's Feinstein International Center and sponsored by USAID Center for Resilience.
Date: Thursday 22 February 2018
Time: 9.00-10.30 EST (UTC/GMT -5)
Despite global improvements in malnutrition and under-five mortality child Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) continues to be an ongoing and alarming problem in post-emergency and protracted crises. The Feinstein International Center recently released a discussion and related briefing paper on the scope of the problem, its drivers, and strategies for moving forward.
Join researchers and humanitarian practitioners for a discussion about:
- Potential drivers of persistently high GAM rates
- Challenges in understanding the actual drivers of persistent GAM
- Actions practitioners and policy makers must take to improve how emergency programs target the underlying drivers of persistent GAM
Panelists
- Josephine Ippe, Global Nutrition Cluster Coordinator, Office of Emergency Programme, UNICEF
- Gwenaëlle Luc, Link NCA Technical Advisor, Action contre la Faim
- Grainne Moloney, Chief Nutrition Section, UNICEF Kenya
- Abigail Perry, Senior Nutrition Adviser, UK Department for International Development
Helen Young, research director for nutrition, livelihoods, and conflict at the Feinstein International Center at Tufts University will chair this webinar. She will discuss findings from Feinstein’s recent investigation into this issue.
Related links
- Feinstein International Center, Tufts University
- Center for Resilience/USAID
- Webinar recording
- Briefing Paper: Persistent Global Acute Malnutrition: A briefing paper on the scope of the problem, its drivers, and strategies for moving forward for policy, practice, and research
- Persistent Global Acute Malnutrition: A discussion paper on the scope of the problem, its drivers, and strategies for moving forward for policy, practice, and research
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