Mobilising Private sector investment to end hunger and enhance nutrition in Africa "We must prioritize nutrition and strive to consume more nutritious food. It's imperative to provide stronger incentives for the private sector, despite the lack of immediate returns.

Day 0 | Mobilizing Private sector investment to end hunger and enhance nutrition in Africa. While progress is being made in making nutrition more commercially viable, we are not there yet. To accelerate this, we need to create incentives and develop financial mechanisms that

We need to build a financing mechanism around #nutrition. And this has to start from the private sector. But the PS has to be "mobilised"... with the right incentives, with signalling from govt investing in nutritious foods for its social protection progs - Lawrence Haddad #AFSForum24

On Day 1 of the #AFSF2024, GAIN's Executive Director Lawrence Haddad emphasised: 👉 Prioritising nutrition 👉 Stronger incentives for the private sector 👉 Robust finance mechanism Learn more about #GAINxAFSF2024: bit.ly/GAIN_AFSF

Penjani Mkambula at AFSF: When supporting SMEs, crucial to consider inclusivity in ownership and values, align financial and technical support with nutrition outcomes, and integrate data for progress tracking and accountability. #SMEs #Inclusivity #AFSForum2024 GAIN

"Accelerate" is my Word! It connects Innovation and Scaling. It is purposeful, active, visible and gives us a sense that we are doing something, so long as it is positive for #nutrition - Lawrence Haddad framing the conversations this morning at #AFSForum24 #FoodSystems #AGRAImpact

This evening at the Africa Food Systems Forum , GAIN took part in a session powered by GOGLA . Discussions are around energizing Agri-food systems with a focus on off grid solar technologies for Sustainable Food &Nutrition. SNV World #AFSF2024 #AFSForum2024

#AFSForum2024 #InnovateAccelerateScale

In a 🌍 of growing challenges, #SocialProtection can be a lifeline for vulnerable communities. But how can we make these programs more effective for nutrition? Anthony J. Wenndt explores how human-centred design could be the 🔑 to unlocking better outcomes. gainhealth.org/media/news/lev…

LIVE from #AFSForum2024: Ruth Okowa, Country Director, GAIN Kenya engaging in a plenary panel session on policies to advance equity and nutrition in food systems. #GAINxAFSF20204

Lawrence Haddad called for balanced approaches that support those who need more animal-sourced foods while promoting moderation for those who consume excessive amounts. AFS Forum plenary ILRI.org CGIAR GAIN

This evening, GAIN Executive Director Lawrence Haddad was one of the keynote speakers at a roundtable discussion on Sustainable Supply Chains with a focus on challenges in times of Climate and economic uncertainty. His challenge to all : spend money differently #zerohunger

"Let's not take a lifetime for things to change with our #FoodSystems and #nutrition, because nutrition can indeed change a lifetime" - Lawrence Haddad Exec Dir of GAIN reflecting on the words of HE Goodluck E. Jonathan GCFR GCON who spoke earlier today at #AFSForum24 GAIN Nigeria

Dried fish warehouses bring hope & sustainability to vendors "I have more earnings now & my business can grow while supporting my family" Maria. The improvement in fish preservation has allowed her to reduce financial losses & expand her business 👉 shorturl.at/PoTM1

GAIN’s EBOW OSASO reports live from AFS Forum!

The 2024 ESO for Nutrition Convening in Nigeria was a huge success! 🎉 80 ESOs and stakeholders pledged to the Nutrition Commitment, working together to transform food systems and improve access to nutritious foods across Sub-Saharan Africa. 🌱 #ESOs4Nutrition #ThrowbackThursday

Christine Campeau , Global Policy Director for Food and Nutrition Systems , CARE giving her welcoming remarks at the CASCADE led side event at the Africa Food Systems Forum. Conversations are structured around ending malnutrition through policy implementation. CASCADE is a