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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Jim Yong Kim, President, The World Bank, speaks on "Building New Foundations of Human Solidarity."

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…

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…