Malnutrition, in all its forms, affects 3 billion people globally, contributing to $3 trillion in lost productivity each year. Dairy systems can play a key role in addressing this crisis, and research shows that local dairy systems in countries like Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania can prevent millions of cases of childhood stunting by 2050.
This event will explore how investing in dairy can improve nutrition, health, and overall food security while driving economic growth and creating resilient food systems.
Event Highlights: A comprehensive program showcasing the potential of dairy to combat malnutrition and contribute to improved livelihoods. Insights into public-private partnerships, including Dairy Nourishes Africa and regional school feeding.
Event Details:
Date: 26 March 2025 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: CNIEL (Le Centre National Interprofessionnel de l’Économie Laitière), 42 rue de Châteaudun, 75314 Paris 9, France | Virtual view-only option available.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to engage with experts and stakeholders to explore how dairy can drive nutrition, health, and food security worldwide.
Meeting Recordings
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Caroline Helleisen Errant, Director General, CNIELÂ
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Dairy development in low- and middle-income countries
Dr. Ugo Pica-Ciamarra, Livestock Economist, FAO
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The role of dairy in nutritional securityÂ
Dr. Alice Stanton, Professor, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Dairy in global school feeding programs
Rafael Fabrega, Vice President, Food for Development, Tetra Pak
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Moderated by ShirleyTarawali, Assistant Director General, International Livestock Research Institute, CGIAR
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The slide deck presented in the event can be downloaded hereÂ
Programme
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| Â 7:40 – 8:00 | Coffee and breakfast |
| 8:00 – 8:10 | Welcoming remarks |
| 8:10 – 8:30 | Dairy development in low- and middle-income countries Dr. Ugo Pico-Ciamarra, Livestock Economist, FAO |
| 8:30 – 8:50 | The rol of dairy in nutritional security |
| 8:50 – 9:10 | Dairy in global school feeding programmes Rafael Fabrega, Vice President, Food for Development, Tetra Pak |
| 9:10 – 9:50 | Panel Discussion: The Importance of Dairy Development in East Africa Moderated by Shirley Tarawali, Assistant Director General, International Livestock Research Institute, CGIAR The panel will provide an opportunity to explore how harnessing diversity across dairy value chains, and involving a variety of actors, delivers diverse and better diets along with multiple development benefits including sustainable food systems and climate. Panelists: Dr. Sisay Sinamo Boltena, Senior programme manager, Seqota Declaration Federal Program Delivery Unit, Ethiopian Ministry of Health Dr. Namukolo Covic, Director General’s Representative to Ethiopia, CGIAR Ethiopia Country Convenor Dr. Stella Nordhagen, Research Lead, Food Environments and Supply Chains, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Siddhant Gupta, Senior Manager, Bain & Co. |
| 9:50 – 10:00 | Closing remarks |
For further details or questions, please contact:
Anabel Mulet Cabero, PhD – Science & Standards Programme Manager, International Dairy Federation, Email: [email protected]
Beth Bradley, PhD – Chief Science Officer, Global Dairy Platform, Email: [email protected]
