Nutrition for Growth is a conference that brings together a variety of actors in order to address the potential for business and the private sector's ability to tackle issues of hunger, malnutrition and undernutrition. Interestingly enough, the event was co-hosted in part by The Department for International Development (DFID), the Brazilian government and The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF). The conference took place recently, earlier this June on Saturday, June 8 2013.
"Since UK Prime Minister Cameron pushed for a multi-stakeholder approach to tackling malnutrition at the Olympic Hunger Event he co-hosted with the Government of Brazil last year, actors from across the public and private sectors have been working hard to build a platform and programs to link business, civil society and government into a global nutrition movement focused on action and impact," wrote Matt Freeman on a blog post for Business Fights Poverty on the event.
Contact Information
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'Nutrition for Growth' is an Event Attempting to Bridge Business
Trend Themes
1. Nutrition for Growth Conference - The conference provides a platform for businesses, civil society, and government to collaborate and find innovative ways to combat malnutrition.
2. Multi-stakeholder Approach - A multi-stakeholder approach allows for private businesses to work with the government and non-profit organizations, creating opportunities for partnerships and innovative solutions.
3. Global Nutrition Movement - The global nutrition movement creates opportunities for businesses to invest in new products and technologies that can positively impact nutrition and hunger.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - Companies within the food and beverage industry can invest in innovative products and technologies that can improve nutrition and tackle issues of hunger.
2. Non-profit Organizations - Non-profit organizations can partner with private businesses to create sustainable solutions that combat malnutrition and hunger.
3. Government Agencies - Government agencies can work with businesses to promote a multi-stakeholder approach to address issues of hunger and malnutrition, potentially leading to innovative policies and programs.