Investing in Global Maternal & Child Health and Nutrition
Channel: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Date: 07/07/2021

Marking a critical opportunity for the global food security and nutrition community, FAO North America and the Alliance to End Hunger co-hosted a virtual roundtable: “Investing in Global Maternal & Child Health and Nutrition: A Multisector Response,” on June 11, 2021, highlighting why investing in maternal and child nutrition is vital for reaching Sustainable Development Goal 2. 

Opening Remarks
Thomas Pesek, Senior Liaison Officer, FAO North America

Keynote Speaker
Jessica Fanzo, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Food Ethics and Policy, Director of the Global Food Ethics and Policy Program, Johns Hopkins University

Panelists
Nancy J Aburto, Deputy Director, Food and Nutrition Division, FAO
Shawn K. Baker, Chief Nutritionist, US Agency for International Development (USAID)
Meera Shekar, Global Lead, Health, Nutrition & Population, World Bank
Timothy Strong, Head of Agriculture Finance, Opportunity International
Taryn Barclay, Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement, Cargill

Moderator
Eric Mitchell, Executive Director, Alliance to End Hunger

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