DELIVERING FOR NUTRITION IN SOUTH ASIA: CONNECTING THE DOTS ACROSS SYSTEMS – CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Notice: The call for abstracts has now closed.
The deadline for abstract submissions has been extended to August 19. Please submit your abstracts by the new date, following the abstract submission guidance below.
Conference Hashtag: #D4N2024
This page provides abstract submission guidance for this year’s conference and a link to the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health (ANH) Academy’s free online abstract-writing workshop to help you prepare an effective abstract.
To submit your abstract, please use the research or implementation abstract form linked in the yellow box on this page. Abstract submissions will only be accepted through the official form.
Good luck!
We invite abstract submissions under the following categories:
- Research studies: Focused on the generation of new knowledge pertaining to transforming diets using rigorous study designs and applying quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods;
- Implementation experiences: Focused on the implementation of interventions or programs
Abstract Forms
Research Abstract Form (Microsoft Forms – for submission)
View Only – Research Abstract Form (PDF – use to view form prior to submission)
Implementation Abstract Form (Microsoft Forms – for submission)
View Only – Implementation Abstract Form (PDF – use to view form prior to submission)
The thematic areas for this year’s conference align with the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE) conceptual framework of food systems for diets and nutrition. The thematic areas map to the different elements of food systems, i.e. food supply chains, food environments and consumer behavior, which are influenced by drivers, shape diets and determine the final nutrition, health, economic and social outcomes of food systems.
Food Systems Conceptual Framework. HLPE (High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition). Adapted in the Global Food Policy Report 2024. IFPRI (International Food Policy Research Institute). 2024.
CONFERENCE THEMATIC AREAS
Given the theme of “connecting the dots across systems,” abstracts that intersect multiple thematic areas are encouraged. Such abstracts will be given priority consideration for inclusion in the conference program. Please see the conference thematic areas below:
Examples of abstract topics relevant to the theme of connecting the dots across systems for nutrition (not an exhaustive list)
- Relationship Between Household Water Access and Dietary Diversity (Themes covered: WASH and diets)
- Data-driven tool for maternal and child nutrition program monitoring (Themes covered: Digital innovation and health systems)
- Effects of a diet tracking app on dietary practices in urban and peri-urban areas (Themes covered: Digital innovation and diets)
- Does Front-Of-Pack Labelling Even Matter? Using labels as a communication tool for better nutrition and behavior change. (Themes covered: Markets, food environment, and value chain and BCC)
- A qualitative inquiry of the role of wild food environments and its impact on intake of micronutrient rich foods among community forestry rural communities. (Themes covered: Food environment, diets, climate change)
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES AND REGIONAL FOCUS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS
Abstract submissions should focus on any of the eight SAARC countries in South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Submissions can represent either a single-country study, a multi-country study, or a regional study on South Asia. Please note that we welcome multi-country studies; however, at least one of the eight eligible countries in South Asia must be included as one of the focuses. For example, a relevant submission comparing Myanmar and Bangladesh would be accepted since Bangladesh is one of the eligible countries in South Asia.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
How to submit your abstract:
- Select the relevant abstract form:
- Complete all required questions on the Microsoft Form and submit your response once you complete the entire form.
NOTE: Multiple abstract submissions are allowed; however, each abstract submission requires completing a separate form.
Abstract submission deadline: Friday, August 16, 2024 at Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) 23:59.
ABSTRACT REVIEW PROCESS
Abstracts will be assessed based on:
- Relevance to the overall event theme and/or any of its related key thematic area(s)
- Practical application and potential policy implications
- Clarity and completeness of abstract
- The extent to which the submitter followed instructions (e.g., adhered to word limits in abstract form)
The review committee expects to provide abstract decisions via e-mail in late September 2024, allowing sufficient time for individuals interested in attending the conference in person to make necessary arrangements.
Please contact IFPRI-D4N-CONF@cgiar.org if you have any questions.
FREE ABSTRACT-WRITING WORKSHOP!
Need help crafting a compelling abstract? Check out ANH Academy’s FREE abstract-writing online learning lab to get expert guidance and tips before submitting your abstract. The workshop content aims to enhance the quality of your submissions.
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