National Information Platforms for Nutrition
(NIPN) is an initiative of the European Commission to provide support to countries to strengthen their information systems for nutrition and to improve the analysis of data so as to better inform the strategic decisions they are faced with to prevent malnutrition and its consequences
C4N-NIPN Global Coordination had the pleasure of attending the EC-NIS Annual Gathering on ‘Strengthening Nutrition Information Systems in Countries’, which took place in Lao PDR from 23 to 27 October 2023. C4N-NIPN participated in a panel discussion on implementation and best practices around collaboration between EC-NIS and NIPN in Lao PDR, Ethiopia, and Uganda. Aside from attending the Annual Gathering, colleagues participated in field visits to different health facilities in Luang Prabang to see EC-NIS implementation. NIPN and EC-NIS continue their joint efforts to strengthen nutrition information systems, enhancing each other’s contribution and impact.
NIPN Ethiopia participated in the 6th Global Conference of the Micronutrient Forum, which took place from 16 to 20 October 2023, in The Hague, the Netherlands. At the conference, NIPN Ethiopia presented insights into addressing micronutrient deficiency in Ethiopia through the promotion of nutrient-dense crops and value chains, discussing both the challenges and opportunities in this regard, as part of the side event ‘Boosting national commitments and regional value chains through strong partnerships with donors’ support to reduce micronutrient deficiencies.’ Furthermore, four posters were presented, showcasing NIPN research studies. The event was attended in person and virtually by representatives from the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, International Food Policy Research Institute, the Federal Ministry of Health, the European Commission, and GIZ, among others.
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The 20th Congress of the Latin American Society of Nutrition was held from 21 to 26 October in Cuenca, Ecuador, with the purpose to foster nutrition knowledge, encourage collaboration among researchers, and propose alternative solutions to enhance the nutritional status of the Latin American population. Over 700 professionals in nutrition and related fields participated in the event.
Eduardo Say, NIPN Guatemala coordinator, presented the paper ‘Data and Information Management: Evidence-Based Decision Making’ and shared experiences of NIPN Guatemala. CATIE Guatemala representative, Julio Lopez, highlighted that events like the congress are valuable platforms to showcase successful practices in the country, in order to facilitate informed decision-making in nutrition policies, as well as to discuss essential challenges and opportunities in promoting data-driven processes.
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