DELIVERING FOR NUTRITION IN SOUTH ASIA: AGENDA – DAY 3
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Thursday, December 5, 2024
Plenary Session: Approaches to connecting the dots around food systems and nutrition: Evidence to policy and action
Time: 09:00-10:30 (Sri Lanka Time) | Venue: Lotus Ballroom
Zoom link: Pending
Co-chairs
Arti Ahuja, Former Secretary, Government of India & Mandana Arbi, Vice President, Research & Development and Chief Technical Advisor, Nutrition International
Opening remarks by co-chairs
Presentations
- Soumya Swaminathan, Executive Director, MS Swaminathan Research Foundation
- Pooja Pandey, Chief of Party, USAID Integrated Nutrition Activity, Helen Keller International, Nepal
- Md. Ruhul Amin Talukder, Senior Policy Advisor, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Bangladesh
- Jai Das, Assistant Professor, Paediatrics and Child Health & Assistant Director, Aga Khan University, Pakistan
Q&A
Co-chair Remarks
Time: 10:30-11:00
Tea Break & Group Photo
Parallel Thematic Sessions
Time: 11:00-12:15 (Sri Lanka Time) | Venue: Lotus Ballroom
THEMATIC SESSION 5a: Food access: constraints and facilitators
Zoom Link: Pending
Co-Chairs
Taherul Islam Khan, Director, Bangladesh National Nutrition Council (BNNC) & Hnin Hnin Pyne, Senior Human Development Specialist, World Bank
Opening remarks by co-chairs
Oral presentations
Influence of Disasters on the Urban Poor’s Food Environments and Security
Nisha Arunatilake, Director of Research, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka
Understanding the impact of disasters and climate displacement on food and water security in Pakistan
Sidra Khalid, Gender and Social Inclusion Researcher, International Water Management Institute
Food Insecurity, Nutritional Deficiencies, and Academic Challenges: Evaluation among Undergraduates at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
L.M.F. Safna, Graduate, University of Peradeniya
Predictors of changes in household food insecurity in rural, non-slum urban and slum areas of Bangladesh: Evidence from a longitudinal study
Md Mokbul Hossain, Senior Analyst (Statistics), BRAC University
An assessment of a food-based social protection program and its impact on food and nutrition security in the targeted households in Bangladesh
Md Mahbubur Rahman, Research Director, Food Planning and Monitoring Unit, Ministry of Food, Government of Bangladesh
Q&A
Rapid-fire presentations
Determinants of Household Dietary Diversity in Bangladesh: Role of Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture
Md Sadat Anowar, Research Analyst, International Food Policy Research Institute
Unequal Plates: Dietary Diversity and Nutritional Inequality among Population with Limited Resources
Punit Mishra, Lead, Research and Partnerships, Population Council
Exploring Food Insecurity and Support in Slum Areas of Bangladesh during COVID-19: Lessons for Future Emergencies in Light of “Right to Food”
Nazia Islam, Learning, Evaluation and Documentation Specialist, BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University
Food and nutritional diversity by ethnicity in Nepal
Binod Khanal, Post doctoral researcher, Prairie View A&M University
Strengthening Urban Food Security through Enhanced Food Safety Practices in West Bengal
Namita Das, Assistant Professor, Natural Science Research Center, Belda College, Vidyasagar University
Closing remarks by chair
Time: 11:00-12:15 (Sri Lanka Time) | Venue: Spice Rooms (Saffron & Ginger)
Thematic Session 5b: Addressing nutrition challenges in vulnerable populations
Zoom Link: Pending
Co-chairs
Mini Varghese, Country Director, Nutrition International, India & Renuka Jayatissa, Vice Chancellor, International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS)
Opening remarks by co-chairs
Oral presentations
Enhancing Nutrition Through Home-Grown School Meal Programs: Policy, Governance, and Capacity Building in Rural Nepal
Pragya Thapaliya, Programme Manager, Mercy Corps
Empowering Adolescent Girls through Food Security and Economic Empowerment: Evidence from Bangladesh
Afsana Habib Sheuly, Head of Nutrition and Health, Helen Keller International
Diversifying food plates of tribal farmer households of Dangs by changing behaviour patterns around millets
Alfa Gadhavi, Deputy Manager (Health & Nutrition), Aga Khan Rural Support Programme
Double burden of malnutrition and its determinants among adolescent girls and boys (10-19 years): Evidence from a nationwide longitudinal survey in Bangladesh
Fahmida Akter, Assistant Scientist, BRAC University
Hidden Hunger: A Longitudinal Study of Nutritional Insecurity among Non-Poor Tribal and Non-Tribal Households in West Bengal, India
Pinaki Das, Professor, Vidyasagar University
Q&A
Rapid-fire presentations
Prevalence and determinants of the Double Burden of Malnutrition among Adolescents in Nepal: Results from an urban sample
Dirghayu K.C., Research Coordinator, Public Health Promotion and Development Organization
The importance of revisiting regional inequalities in the nutrition status of women and children: an empirical study from India
P Shirisha, Project Research Scientist-II, ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology
Factors associated with different form of malnutrition and their co-existence among 6-59 Months old children in Bangladesh: Findings from a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey
Farhana Rinky, Research Assistant, Center for NCD and Nutrition, BRAC JPG School of Public Health, BRAC University and Institute of Food Science and Technology
Effects of disability on adverse health outcomes and anthropometric deficits among under-five children in South Asian countries: evidence from multiple indicator cluster surveys
Md Badsha Alam, Research Assistant, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b)
Impact Evaluation of Community Clinic Intervention on Maternal Healthcare Utilization in the Slums of Delhi
Raj Kumar, Research Scholar, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Nutritional Antenatal Care Strategies
Rahima Yasin, Research Coordinator, Institute of Global Health and Development, the Aga Khan University Hospital
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 6a: Nutrition knowledge and access to information
Zoom Link: Pending
Co-Chairs
Pulani Lanerolle, Professor, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka & Melanie Connor, Senior Scientist, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
Opening remarks by co-chairs
Oral presentations
Enhancing Nutritional Security Through Agri-Nutri Smart Villages: An Index-Based Approach in Telangana and Uttar Pradesh
Pagadala Sai Priyanka, Subject Matter Specialist – Agricultural Extension, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Telangana
Students’ and Parents’ Perspectives on Establishing Sound School Food Literacy Education and the School Food Environment
Menikgedara Poornima Sujeewa Rathnayake, PhD Candidate/Nutritionist, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Effect of adolescent-led school-based intervention for improving adolescents nutrition in selected schools of Sarlahi district: a mixed methods study
Neha Malla, Co-Founder/Director of Programs, Social Changemakers And Innovators (SOCHAI)
Transforming Diets in Low-Income Communities: The Impact of Public-Private Partnerships and Nutrition-Sensitive Interventions in Assam’s Tea Estates
Aishwarya Choubey, Project Manager, Workforce Nutrition, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
Q&A
Rapid-fire presentations
Empowering Urban Youth: Innovative Approaches to Tackle Malnutrition through School-Based Nutrition Programs in Bangladesh
Mortahina Rashid, Technical Specialist-Nutrition, Sustainable Agriculture Foundation
Dietary diversity among 5-9 years old children in Bangladesh: findings from a nationally representative survey
Shahnaz Sharmin, Research Associate, BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University
Participatory Open Access Food Systems Dashboard Empowers South Asian Nations with Evidence-Based Decision Making
Sabiha Sultana, Global Coordinator, Country Food Systems Dashboard, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
Community-led monitoring and advocacy to strengthen nutrition outcomes under the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram: Implementation experience from Uttar Pradesh, India
Anwesha Chatterjee, Deputy Director, SAHAYOG Society for Participatory Rural Development
Situation of food safety, hygiene, and nutritional knowledge of household cooks living in different divisions of Bangladesh
Nepal Chandra Dey, Chief Investigator, The World Bank Group
Closing remarks by co-chairs
Time: 13:15-14:30 | Venue: Spice rooms (Saffron & Ginger)
THEMATIC SESSION 6b: Digital innovations across food and health systems
Zoom Link: Pending
Co-Chairs
Mevan Peiris, Founder, Hatch & Bendula Wismen, Project Manager, WorldFish/CGIAR Nutrition Platform
Opening remarks by co-chairs
Oral presentations
An innovative digital application ‘MAAP’: Empowering mothers for proactively detecting malnutrition in children and taking informed action within existing nutrition ecosystem
Pawankumar Patil, Director – Technical & Research, Action Against Hunger
AI and Blockchain Abetted Energy Access for E-Cooking and Post-Harvest Management
Manojit Ray, Visiting Research Fellow, University of Toronto
Efficacy of a Personalized Mobile Health Application in Improving Micronutrient Supplement Use among Pregnant Women in Karachi, Pakistan- A Parallel Group Randomized Controlled Trial
Khadija Vadsaria, Doctoral Candidate, Aga Khan University
Scaling up Nutritional Progress in Aspirational Districts of India: Insights from a Data-Driven Tool to Ensure Last Mile Tracking
Asif Ali, PhD Research Scholar in Department of Geography, University of Burdwan
Development and validation of an electronic application (FoodEapp) to assess the dietary intake of adults in Karachi, Pakistan
Umber Suhail Khan, Consultant, Aga Khan University
Q&A
Rapid-fire presentations
Acceptability, likability, and usability of smart devices to track and improve food choices among adolescent girls
Hitihami Mudiyanselage Nilmini Jayalath Karunarathna, PhD student, Department of Applied Nutrition, Faculty of Livestock Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Enhancing health systems through digital innovations: Insights from Nepal’s Transforming Lives through Nutrition Project
Raj Nandan Mandal, Sr Project Manager, Helen Keller International
Strengthening Neonatal Healthcare System in underserved areas: Leveraging Advanced Telehealth (Tele-SNCU (Special Newborn Care Unit)) Hub-and-Spoke Models to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Neonatal Mortality Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target
Roshan Charandas Mendhe, Program Officer, PATH
Developing an AI Chatbot to Help Users Explore and Understand Food Policies: A Proof-of-Concept Test focused on Bangladesh
Stella Nordhagen, Research Lead, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology in Enhancing Nutritional Health in Sri Lanka
Gammadde Hewa Malindya Ravihari Jayasekara, Graduate Student, University of Peradeniya
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 session 3a: FRESH Perspectives: A practical session on integrating lived experiences into Food Environments research
Host: Institute of Development Studies and Colombo Urban Lab
Learning objectives:
- Learn about the application of integrated methods including participatory photography (‘Photovoice’) in food environment research
- Learn about the practical considerations and lessons of applying this methodology from those with recent experience.
- Understand the ‘nuts and bolts’ of making a StoryMap to layer different data sources
- Experience Photovoice both as a participant and a facilitator to bolster understanding and confidence to apply it.
- Build a friendly network of practitioners in this field
No. of participants: Maximum 40
Expected attendees: Researchers, civil society, and NGOs seeking to understand food environments from a lived experience perspective and those wanting to learn how to use different mediums of presenting research findings for wider audiences and purposes (such as advocacy).
Level: This is suitable for participants who have experience working within the food and nutrition sector as well as those conducting research in this area.
This session requires a basic knowledge of research methodology, especially qualitative research, and curiosity to explore food environments from a new perspective.
Mode: In person
Venue: Spice Rooms (Saffron & Ginger)
Learning session 3b: Methods for estimating beneficiary populations targeted by health and nutrition interventions for women, pregnant women, infants, young children, and adolescents
Host: IFPRI
Learning objectives:
- Understand the importance of having estimates for populations eligible for and covered by health and nutrition interventions across the continuum of care
- Learn to identify health and nutrition interventions delivered across the continuum of care for a selected country
- Learn to identify target populations for each intervention from the selected country
- Learn to estimate the populations targeted and covered by each intervention through using the case studies of India and Nepal
- Briefly learn about advantages and disadvantages of different methods applied in public health and nutrition for estimating target populations
No. of participants: 20-25 participants to facilitate discussions between workshop convenors and participants
Expected attendees: Public health and nutrition professionals involved in supporting implementation of interventions; researchers working in the field of public health and nutrition
Level: Intermediate (Participants must have a basic understanding of commonly conducted surveys that collect information on health and nutrition interventions such as DHS and MIC. Participants are also encouraged to explore population databases such as the United Nations World Population Prospect database prior to the session. However, convenors will provide assistance to participants in learning to access these surveys and databases)
Mode: Hybrid
Venue: Spice room (Tamarind)
Learning session 3c: Curriculum Enrichment Workshop: Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning
Host: ANH Academy
Learning objectives:
- To showcase the ANH Academy’s Curriculum Enrichment Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme and its impact on fostering interdisciplinary teaching approaches in agriculture, nutrition, and health-related topics.
- Facilitate dialogue and teaching among university educators, policymakers, and development practitioners on the importance of integrating these approaches to support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
No. of participants: Open
Expected attendees: University educators, particularly those from the Asian region, who are interested in incorporating interdisciplinary approaches to agriculture, nutrition, and health-related topics into their teaching. Representatives from government agencies, international development organisations, and the private sector involved in supporting higher education and capacity development initiatives may also be invited to participate.
Level: Basic
Mode: Hybrid
Time: 16:15-16:30
Change Room
Plenary: Conference Closing & Prize Distribution
Time: 16:30-17:00 (Sri Lanka Time) | Venue: Lotus Ballroom
Conference Summary
Neha Kumar, Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute
Samuel Scott, Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute
Swetha Manohar, Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute
Prize Distribution
Closing Remarks
Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted, Director for Nutrition, Health and Food Security Impact Area Platform, CGIAR
