Category: malnutrition
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The Urgent Need for Innovation in Ending Global Hunger
The persistent issue of global food insecurity remains a challenge that demands urgent attention and multifaceted solutions. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023 report sheds light on the pressing need for accelerated innovation and investment in technologies to address the complex challenges causing food insecurity. This report, compiled by the
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Funding the Future of Food: How AgTech is Transforming Global Food Security
The global food system is facing unprecedented challenges. Climate change, population growth, and resource scarcity are placing immense pressure on agriculture, making innovation not just an advantage but a necessity. While advancements in technology offer a promising future for food production, the real challenge lies in ensuring these solutions are accessible, especially to the farmers
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How Post-Harvest Innovation Can Revolutionize Food Systems: Insights from The Social AgTech Podcast
The latest episode of The Social AgTech Podcast dives deep into one of agriculture’s most pressing issues: post-harvest loss. Featuring William Lanier, CEO of NeverIdle Farms and Consulting Limited, the episode unpacks the systemic challenges contributing to food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa and explores innovative solutions to transform agriculture. For startups, impact investors, and changemakers
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Tackling Hunger in the Philippines: Challenges and Local Innovations
Understanding Food Insecurity in the Philippines The Philippines, a vibrant archipelago of over 110 million people, is no stranger to food insecurity. According to recent Food and Agricultual Organisation (FAO) statistics, close to 45% of the Filipino population experienced moderate or server food insecurity between 2021 and 2023, a staggering number that underscores the depth
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Accelerating Innovation and Investment to Tackle Food Insecurity: Insights from The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023 Report
Introduction The persistent issue of global food insecurity remains a challenge that demands urgent attention and multifaceted solutions. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023 report sheds light on the pressing need for accelerated innovation and investment in technologies to address the complex challenges causing food insecurity. This report, compiled by
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Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Malnutrition
With hundreds of millions people worldwide suffering from severe food insecurity, the current level of effort is not anywhere near enough to end malnutrition in the next decade, with a need to focus on increasing efforts in providing access to nutritious food. Poor nutrition in children in particular drives a cyclical relationship between malnutrition and
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