How biofortification can strengthen food and nutrition security and food systems in response to COVID-19
COVID-19 is disrupting domestic markets with significant impact on food systems and nutrition security in vulnerable communities. How can the CGIAR’s work with biofortification build resilience and help countries maintain improved nutrition levels in the face of future shocks? This side event at Cultivate Africa will explore this question and offer recommendations for strengthening the role of biofortified foods through policy.
Welcome from host
Introductory video on biofortification
Panelist presentations
Roundtable discussion with moderator
Q&A
Paul Demo (Host)
Regional Director, Africa, International Potato Center
Liz Ogutu (Moderator)
Policy & Advocacy Officer for Africa, HarvestPlus
Joyce Maru
Program Coordinator, Global Sweetpotato Program, International Potato Center
Florence Mutua
Scientist, International Livestock Research Institute
Jean Claude Rubyogo
Seed Systems Specialist, Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT
Donald Mavindidze
Regional Director, Africa, HarvestPlus
