The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), together with CGIAR and a range of co-hosts from across the region and globe (including the ANH Academy), is pleased to announce the next edition of the flagship nutrition conference, ‘Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia: Connecting the Dots Across Systems.’ This conference will bring together experts, practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders from diverse sectors to explore the multifaceted linkages between nutrition and its determinants. The hybrid conference will take place December 3-5, 2024, in Colombo, Sri Lanka and online. Please read the concept note for more information.

The call for abstracts is open through, Friday, August 16!

IFPRI is aiming for research and implementation abstract submissions that highlight intersections across 12 thematic areas to embody the theme of "Connecting the Dots." The thematic areas are:

🌾 Agricultural production

📈 Markets, food environment, and value chains

💻 Digital innovations

📢 Behavior change communication (BCC), including nutrition education

🏥 Health systems

🍽️ Diets and drivers of food choices

🚰 Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and water systems

🛡️ Social protection, including social safety nets

⚖️ Equity and social inclusion

🌍 Climate action

📜 Policy and governance

💪 Strengthening the capacity of individuals and institutions

Read more information about the call for abstracts.

To stay updated and participate in D4N2024, please visit the D4N2024 website.