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Biofortification
March 1, 2018
First Zinc Maize Variety Launched to Reduce Malnutrition in Colombia
A new zinc-enriched maize variety was released in Colombia on February 23 to help combat malnutrition in South America.
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February 20, 2018
Adolescent Nutrition: Overlooked Problem, Lasting Consequences
Adolescents account for nearly one-third of the global population. With the incredible amount of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth and
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Biofortification
February 13, 2018
Scaling up Biofortified Crops: Which Ones, Where and When?
In 2017 HarvestPlus developed a new, 5-year strategic plan for 2018-2022.  The goal of this strategic plan is to establish the
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Flagships
February 13, 2018
Bridging the Gender Gap in Livestock Projects in Vietnam and Cambodia
Two training workshops were held in January 2018 to develop the capacity of livestock researchers to integrate gender in livestock
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Events
February 2, 2018
A4NH Director Speaks on the Future of Livestock
A4NH Director John McDermott served as a panelist at the recent seminar “The Future of Livestock: Enhancing Sustainability, Responsibility, and
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Events
January 29, 2018
Evolving Food Systems Pose Both Challenges and Opportunities for Nutrition
A coordinated, multi-sectoral effort is essential to address chronic malnutrition and other dietary challenges plaguing the world’s food systems, according
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Flagships
January 19, 2018
Stories of Change in Nutrition Expands Focus to Vietnam
Vietnam, with its rapidly changing population, markets, incomes, education, and more, offers a host of learning opportunities for those studying
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Flagships
January 17, 2018
Vietnam-Based Project to Design Key Maps and Tools for Managing Climate-Sensitive Diseases
On December 22, 2017, animal and human health experts gathered in Hanoi, Vietnam, to discuss ways of disseminating the findings and
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Flagships
January 16, 2018
Collaboration Between Government and Researchers to Improve Food Safety in Cambodia
Expanding a ministerial-level food safety working group to influence food safety policy and enhancing collaboration between government and food safety
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