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Supporting and shaping the global nutrition agenda with evidence: A three-decade journey of research and partnerships for impact
34th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
Also streaming on Please type your questions into the chat box with name, affiliation, and country. The event video, presenter slides, and podcast will be available in the days following the event. At the 34th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture, Dr. Marie Ruel will reflect on the role of research in supporting and shaping […]
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Tackling Obesity and Noncommunicable Diseases in Mexico: A Policy Approach
33rd Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
Hybrid Event: November 21, 2023 – 9:00 AM- 10:30 AM EDT. The 33rd Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture will feature Dr. Simón Barquera, the Director of Nutrition and Health Research Center at the National Institute of Public Health of Mexico (INSP) who will address the growing obesity epidemic and alarming rate of diet-related noncommunicable diseases in Mexico.
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My Reflections on Africa’s Year of Nutrition
32nd Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
Virtual Event: December 12, 2022 – 10:00 AM- 11:30 AM EST. IFPRI is delighted to announce the 32nd Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture, which will be delivered by Her Excellency Minata Samaté Cessouma, the African Union Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development.
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Food and Youth: What I have learned from young people and their desire to fix the food systems they live in
31st Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
Virtual Event: OCT 28, 2021 – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EDT. Henrietta H. Fore will offer concrete next steps on how to ensure that children and young people are at the center of discussions on food systems transformation.
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Virtual Event – Seizing Opportunity from the Jaws of Crisis: A Playbook for Nutrition
30th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
Dr. Ellen Piwoz on global nutrition community's strategic use of data and evidence to spur collective action and investment, and how to ensure that nutrition remains a global priority.
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Two Dimensions of Growth: Biology and Economics
29th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
There is extensive evidence that reducing undernutrition brings considerable economic benefits, often far greater than the costs of investing in nutrition programs. But the evidence on a global scale offers only a first step toward guidance on priorities for investing in young children’s nutrition. The 29th annual Martin J. Forman Memorial lecture will explore […]
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Confronting the New Face of Malnutrition: Regulatory and Fiscal Approaches to Improving Diets
28th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
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Building New Foundations of Human Solidarity
27th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
Jim Yong Kim, President, The World Bank, speaks on "Building New Foundations of Human Solidarity."
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The Virtuous Emulsification of Business and Nutrition: Why Bother and Ways Forward
26th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
Speaker: Chair: To many on the international conference circuit, business and nutrition are like oil and water—never to mix. In the real world, however, the two mix all the time, aided by “emulsifiers” that are not always positive for nutrition. The SDG era marks the beginning of the end of international aid and the start […]
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Ending hunger: How leadership, data and technology can transform the global face of poverty
25th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is pleased to host the 25th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture. The event commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her […]
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Stepping into the SUN: Successes and Constraints from On-the-Ground
23rd Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
The June 2013 Lancet series underscores that tackling the burden of malnutrition is one of the greatest challenges the global community faces in ensuring the survival and healthy development of our children. Events in 2008 have catalyzed renewed interest in nutrition – resulting in the Scaling Up Nutrition movement. In his presentation Shawn Baker will […]
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Public-Private Partnerships Innovating to End Malnutrition
22nd Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
Today, 1 billion people are undernourished and 2 billion are micronutrient deficient. The potential of the private sector to eradicate malnutrition is enormous, but requires an enabling environment featuring the right mix of public policies, regulations, and investments. Innovations in public-private partnership have already achieved some success. In this seminar, Josette Sheeran will highlight the […]
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Nutrition in Senegal: Achievements and Prospects
21st Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
After several major transitions, Senegal succeeded in developing a multisectoral strategy to achieve sustainable nutrition outcomes. The country achieved significant results through a combination of actions, including a strong political commitment to fighting malnutrition and the development of a coherent architecture to support this effort. An integral part of this architecture was the creation of […]
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Nutrition Repositioned in the Development Agenda? Current Prospects for Scaling-Up Nutrition Outcomes
20th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
Nutrition has recently gained momentum and is increasingly being discussed in high-level global development debates. Dr. Nabarro will share his views on how human nutrition is being prioritized, addressed, resourced and assessed by different groups of stakeholders at global, regional and national levels. He will discuss how different stakeholders are seeking new ways to align […]
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Controversial Issues on the Role of Conditional Cash Transfer Programs to Improve Nutrition
19th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
19th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture and Luncheon Conditional cash transfer (CCT) programs are becoming increasingly popular throughout the developing world. They have been shown to be an effective poverty-alleviation strategy in many countries, and a mechanism to enhance investments in human capital among poor households. Their contribution to the fight against childhood undernutrition, […]
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18th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.
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Nutrition and Health in China- From Science to Policymaking
17th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.
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Nutrition and the Fight Against Poverty – A New Opportunity
16th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.
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Nutrition, Physiological Capital, and Equity
15th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.
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Changing the Politics of Hunger
13th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.
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Why new thinking on poverty reduction challenges nutritionists and the other ‘hunger fighters’, and what we should do about it
12th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.
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How are we doing in International Nutrition?
10th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.
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Capacity, Capital and Calories
9th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.
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Time for a Change? A field’s-eye view of donor agency support for nutrition
7th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.
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Have We Become Surrogates for Failure? Proposing a New Nutrition Education
6th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.
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The United Nations system and nutrition: the need for change in a more democratic world
5th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.
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Sliding Toward Nutrition Malpractice: Time to Reconsider and Redeploy
4th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.
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Controlling vitamin A deficiency: A policy initiative
3rd Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.
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2nd Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.
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1st Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.