DELIVERING FOR NUTRITION IN SOUTH ASIA: AGENDA – DAY 2
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Plenary Research Showcase: Connecting Dots Across Systems for Better Nutrition
Time: 09:00-10:30 (Sri Lanka Time) | Venue: Lotus Ballroom
Zoom link: Pending
Co-Chairs
Renuka Silva, Professor, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka & Deanna Olney, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI
Opening remarks by co-chairs
Presentations
An inclusive agri-nutrition transformation pathway for India
Vartika Singh, Senior Research Analyst, International Food Policy Research Institute
Food environment in Colombo from a FRESH perspective
Anisha Gooneratne, Research Associate, Colombo Urban Lab / Institute of Development Studies UK
Co-identifying the actionable priorities in school-based healthy eating intervention for Bangladeshi adolescents
Nandeeta Samad, PhD candidate, King’s College London
Dietary Choices and Food Environments in Rural South Asia
Alka Chauhan, Research Analyst, International Food Policy Research Institute
Q&A
Co-chair remarks
Time: 10:30-11:00
Tea Break
Parallel Thematic Sessions
Time: 11:00-12:15 (Sri Lanka Time) | Venue: Lotus Ballroom
Thematic Session 3a: Why we eat what we eat: drivers of food choice
Zoom Link: Pending
Co-Chairs
Naomi Saville, Principal Research Associate, University College London Institute for Global Health & Visakha Tillekeratne, Project Director, Scaling Up Nutrition People’s Forum
Opening remarks by co-chairs
Oral presentations
Does Depression Affect Consumption of Food from Different Food Groups among 10-19 Years Old Adolescent Boys and Girls in Bangladesh?
Ali Ahsan, Deputy Research Coordinator, BRAC University
Perceived constraints to healthy diets: Evidence from agrifood system assessments in rural South Asia
Sharvari Shailesh Patwardhan, Research Analyst, International Food Policy Research Institute
Drivers of adolescents’ fruit and vegetable choice behavior in Sri Lanka
Sitisekara Mudiyanselage Hasara Dilrangi Sitisekara, PhD candidate, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Implication of Calorie Values in Online Food Menus, Healthy Choice, and Awareness in India
Mrinmoy Pratim Bharadwaz, Senior Associate, Axtria Ind Pvt Limited
Quality Assessment of Nutrition-related Information in Pakistani Print Media
Zarmeen Nasim, Senior Instructor, Aga Khan University
Q&A
Rapid-fire presentations
Dietary Shifts and Influencing Factors During Ramadan Fasting Among University Students in Bangladesh
Lamisa Rahman, Research Associate, North South University
Diet quality and associations with motivation and ability to consume a healthy diet among adolescents from urban low-income households in Bangladesh
Syeda Mahsina Akter, PhD candidate, Wageningen University and Research
Level and Associated Factors of Processed Food Consumption among Bangladeshi Children Aged 5-9 Years: A Multilevel Analysis
Tareq Rahman, Junior Statistician, Centre for Non-communicable Diseases and Nutrition, BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Neighbourhood food environment and fruit, vegetable (F&V) and ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption in rural South Asia
A.N.M. Faijul Kabir, Associate Scientist-Market and Value Chain Research, International Rice Research Institute
Influence of food and beverage advertisements on youth; A content analysis of food advertisement shown in top rated television channels in Sri Lanka
Robolge Pahanma Upani Lenora, Intern, RDHS Office, Galle, Sri Lanka
Closing remarks by Co-Chairs
Time: 11:00-12:15 (Sri Lanka Time) | Venue: Spice Rooms (Saffron & Ginger)
Thematic Session 3b: Examining linkages between climate change and food systems
Zoom Link: Pending
Co-Chairs
Shreya Chakraborty, Regional Researcher – Climate Change Policy and Adaptation, International Water Management Institute & Supreet Kaur, Senior Policy Advisor, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
Opening remarks by co-chairs
Oral presentations
Assessing the Impact of Drought on Women and Child Undernutrition in India; A Disaggregated Perspective: Present Coexistence or Emerging Threat?
Saif Nihal, PhD scholar, International Institute for Population Sciences
Climate Change and Food Security Across Agro-Ecological Zones of Pakistan
Verda Salman, Associate Professor, National University of Sciences and Technology
Climate Change, Food Systems, and Nutrition: A One Health Rapid Review
Bhawani Bakshi, Senior Researcher, MicroSave Consulting
Integrating Climate and Nutrition Action in India: A Comprehensive Assessment of Policy and Programmatic Pathways
Drishti Makhijani, Consultant, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
Drought-Induced Food Insecurity in Nepal: The Role of ‘Emergency Loan’ as an Adaptation Strategy
Aroja Masal Shrestha, Researcher, Inclusive Development Partners
Q&A
Rapid-fire presentations
Evaluating the impact of climate change on agrifood production and dietary diversity in southern Bangladesh
Hazrat Ali, Research Fellow, WorldFish
Impact of Temperature on Children’s Nutrition: A Study of Three Ecological Regions of Nepal
Prakriti Shakya, Research Associate, University of Notre Dame
Spatial Heterogeneities in the impact of climate change on child health and nutrition in India: An Agroecological approach
Anjali Sharma, Ph.D. Scholar, International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, India
Exploring the linkages between agricultural production, environmental degradation and climate change with policy implications for sustainability: Evidence from South Asia
Swati Sinha Babu, Assistant Professor, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University
Closing remarks by co-chairs
Time: 12:15-13:15 (Sri Lanka time) | Venue: Lotus Ballroom Foyer
Lunch
Time: 13:15-14:30 | Venue: Lotus Ballroom
THEMATIC SESSION 4a: Making social protection nutrition-sensitive
Zoom Link: Pending
Co-chairs
Mira Bierbaum, Social Policy Specialist, UNICEF Sri Lanka & Nora Hobbs, Regional Nutrition Advisor, United Nations World Food Programme, Regional Bureau Bangkok
Opening remarks by Chair
Oral Presentations
Nutrition-sensitive social protection: How can we measure its coverage through household surveys and are measures understood by the survey respondents?
Sumanta Neupane, International Food Policy Research Institute
Conditional Cash Transfer Schemes in Madhya Pradesh, India: Potential Gains for Maternal and Child Health Service Uptake
Bhabesh Hazarika, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy
Food Security for All? Examining the Reach and Limitations of India’s Public Distribution System
Suman Chakrabarti, International Food Policy Research Institute
Food-Based Safety Net Programs (FSNPs) and Sustainability of Indigenous Populations: An Intertemporal Analysis from the Backward Regions of West Bengal
Sk Md Abul Basar, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University
Leveraging Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) entry-point to improve the effectiveness of Nutrition-Sensitive Social Protection Programs in Pakistan
Nilofer Fatimi Safdar, Dow University of Health Sciences
Q&A
Rapid-fire presentations
Linking social protection in nutrition to income: Analysis of Inequalities of incidence of maternal nutrition support in Sri Lanka
DVP Prasada, Academic, University of Peradeniya
Assessing the Impact of Wage Compensation Scheme on Return-to-Work Timing and Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices in tea-garden areas of Assam
Pallabi Gogoi, Ph.D. Research Scholar, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Availability, retail penetration and fortification quality of staple foods in retail markets in Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu states, India
Garima Singh, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
Reducing the True Cost of Food-Based Safety Nets: Evidence from India’s Subsidized Food Program
Raghav Puri, Research Associate, Cornell University
Effects of Remittance on Dietary Diversity & Food Security: Evidence from HIES 2022
Mahjabin Rashid Lamisha, Student, University of Dhaka
Closing remarks by chair
Time: 13:15-14:30 | Venue: Spice rooms (Saffron & Ginger)
THEMATIC SESSION 4b: Gender and Social Inclusion
Zoom Link: Pending
Co-Chairs
Wanjiku Gichohi, Senior Scientist & Impact Area Lead, WorldFish & Neha Kumar, Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Opening remarks by co-chairs
Oral presentations
Inequalities in dietary adequacy in the remote mountains of Nepal – adolescent girls fare worst
Naomi Saville, University College London
Hidden Helpers: Adolescent workloads in rural South Asia
Archis Banerjee, International Food Policy Research Institute
A qualitative inquiry of the effects of social protection and nutrition education on climate resilience of rural women and their households in southern Bangladesh
Tanaya Dutta Gupta, International Livestock Research Institute
Beyond the Grid: Women’s Empowerment in Energy and Household Well-being in Rural South Asia
Muzna Fatima Alvi, International Food Policy Research Institute
Women’s Empowerment and Nutritional Status of Children: New Evidence for Bangladesh
Saira Parveen Jolly, BRAC University
Q&A
Rapid-fire presentations
Trends and Inequities in Adequacy of Micronutrient Intakes in Rural Bangladesh
Phuong Hong Nguyen, Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute
Participation of Women in Delivering Health and Nutrition Outcomes: Evidence from a qualitative study in Andhra Pradesh, India
Jasmine Maringmei, Health Systems and Policy Research Specialist, International Aids Vaccine Initiative (IAVI)
Gender Dynamics in Nutrition: Exploring Household Preferences for Staple Foods and Healthy Diets in Relation to Market Access in Western part of Nepal
Sneha Vaidya, Research Assistant, Institute of Integrated Development Studies
Migrants, beneficiary preferences, and shocks: Evidence from largest social safety net in India
Mamata Pradhan, Research Coordinator, International Food Policy Research Institute
Closing remarks by co-chairs
Time: 14:30-15:00
Tea Break
Parallel Learning Labs
Time: 15:00-16:15 (Sri Lanka Time)
Venue: Lotus Ballroom
Learning Lab 2a: Qualitative Data Handling in Nutrition Research
Host: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Learning objectives:
1. Understand the importance of qualitative data in nutrition research
2. Familiarise with different qualitative data collection tools and analysis
No. of participants: Approx. 40
Expected attendees: Students and researchers who are interested in qualitative data handling and research
Mode: Hybrid
Venue: Spice Rooms (Saffron & Ginger)
Learning Lab 2b: Unlocking opportunities for policy wins
Host: World Bank
Learning objectives:
- Highlight the importance of evidence-based policy and innovation for improved nutrition outcomes
- Better understand how to foster the transfer of evidence into policy dialogue and thinking for agrifood systems that are more efficient, resilient and nutrition-oriented
- Familiarize participants with South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth (SAPLING)
No. of participants: 50+
Expected attendees: Stakeholders in the policy and innovation space, including government officials and policymakers, researchers and academia, civil society, private sector players and multilateral/development agencies.
Mode: Hybrid
Venue: Spice room (Tamarind)
Learning Lab 2c: What it takes to accelerate anemia reduction in South Asia
Host: Nutrition International
Learning Objectives:
(1) Understand the health, social, and economic consequences of anemia and why addressing it is a critical priority in South Asia.
(2) Recognize the multifaceted etiology of anemia and the importance of understanding its diverse causes and risk factors in various contexts to design effective interventions.
(3) Learn how to use existing tools, information and country specific data to design comprehensive, implementable actions to effectively address anemia, involving multiple stakeholders and sectors.
No. of participants: 40 participants in room (plus virtual participants)
Expected attendees: The intended audience is multisectoral actors including policymakers, stakeholders and researchers.
Mode: Hybrid
Time: 16:15-16:30
Change Room
Plenary Session: Keynote II
Time: 16:30-17:30 (Sri Lanka Time) | Venue: Lotus Ballroom
Keynote Speaker
Thomas Zacharias, Chef & Founder, The Locavore
Moderator
Shonali Muthalaly, Editor at The Hindu MetroPlus
Q&A
Time: 17:30-18:00 (Sri Lanka Time)
Break & Networking
Time: 18:00-onwards (Sri Lanka Time)
Conference Dinner
