Food systems in developing countries are undergoing a rapid transformation shaped by global and regional events. But country actions will be critical in shaping future food system outcomes.

Some countries are taking a systemic approach to assessing and acting on food system transformation—considering consumption and food environments, food supply and sustainability, health, and socioeconomic outcomes.

This seminar ( http://www.ifpri.org/event/food-system-transformations-national-actions-globalized-world ) will introduce this approach, and representatives from Nigeria and Viet Nam will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and trade-offs they encounter in enabling food system actors in their countries. A panel will share insights into how food systems can develop in a healthy, sustainable, and equitable way.

Overview

-Transforming Food Systems for Healthier Diets: Supporting Actions at a National Scale

-Inge Brouwer, Associate Professor of Food and Nutrition Security, Wageningen University & Research, and A4NH Flagship Leader of Food Systems for Healthier Diets

Case Studies

-Food System Transformation in Nigeria: Opportunities and Challenges for the Private Sector

-Adebowale Akande, Senior Scientist, International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

-Policy Actions Around Food System Transformation in Vietnam

-Phuong Hong Nguyen, Research Fellow, IFPRI

Panel

-Stuart Gillespie, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI, and A4NH Flagship Leader, Supporting Policies, Programs and Enabling Action through Research

-Martien Van Nieuwkoop, Global Director of Agriculture and Food, World Bank Group

-Emmy Simmons, Former Assistant Administrator, US Agency for International Development (USAID), and A4NH Independent Steering Committee member

Closing Remarks

-John McDermott, Director of CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH)

Moderator

-Ruerd Ruben, Research Coordinator of Food Security, Value Chains, and Impact Analysis, Wageningen University & Research, and A4NH Managing Partner Representative

Q&A