Join Global Dairy Platform and the International Dairy Federation for a Nutrition for Growth official side event, Local Investment for Global Good: Building Dairy Value Chains.
Malnutrition, in all its forms, affects 3 billion people globally, contributing to $3 trillion in lost productivity each year. Dairy systems can play a key role in addressing this crisis, and research shows that local dairy systems in countries like Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania can prevent millions of cases of childhood stunting by 2050.
This event will explore how investing in dairy can improve nutrition, health, and overall food security while driving economic growth and creating resilient food systems.
Event Highlights:
- A comprehensive program showcasing the potential of dairy to combat malnutrition and contribute to improved livelihoods.
- Insights into public-private partnerships, including Dairy Nourishes Africa and regional school feeding programs.
- Discussions on how dairy development can support broader food biodiversity for more diverse, nutrient-rich diets.
Event Details:
- 26 March 2025 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Location: Centre National Interprofessionnel de l’Économie Laitière, 42 rue de Châteaudun, 75314 Paris, France | Virtual view-only option available
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to engage with experts and stakeholders to explore how dairy can drive nutrition, health, and food security worldwide.
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Agenda
| 7:40 – 8:00 | Coffee and breakfast |
| 8:00 – 8:10 |
Welcoming remarks Caroline Helleisen Errant |
| 8:10 – 8:30 |
The role of dairy in nutritional security Dr. Alice Stanton |
| 8:30 – 8:50 |
Dairy development in low- and middle-income countries Dr. Ugo Pico-Ciamarra |
| 8:50 – 9:10 | Dairy in global school feeding programs Rafael Fabrega Vice President, Food for Development, Tetra Pak |
| 9:10 – 9:50 |
Panel Discussion: The Importance of Dairy Development in East Africa The panel will provide an opportunity to explore how harnessing diversity across dairy value chains, and involving a variety of actors, delivers diverse and better diets along with multiple development benefits including sustainable food systems and climate Panelists: Dr. Sisay Sinamo Boltena Dr. Namukolo Covic Dr. Stella Nordhagen Siddhant Gupta |
| 9:50 – 10:00 |
Closing remarks |
For further details or questions, please contact:
- Beth Bradley, PhD – Chief Science Officer, Global Dairy Platform
Email: Beth.Bradley@globaldairyplatform.com - Anabel Mulet Cabero, PhD – Science & Standards Programme Manager, International Dairy Federation
Email: Amulet@fil-idf.org
With the partnership of ILRI/ CGIAR:
