Recently, IFPRI Country Representative for Bangladesh Akhter Ahmed was invited to deliver the keynote presentation at a learning event on exploring multi-sectoral approaches to food and nutrition security in Dhaka, Bangladesh. During the keynote, Dr. Ahmed used IFPRI's research in Bangladesh to shed light on trends in agricultural diversity, dietary diversity, women's empowerment, and the role of nutrition-sensitive social protection in the country. He concluded with policy conclusions to strengthen the links between agriculture and nutrition. More than 150 participants attended "Connecting Pathways: Linking Multi-Sectoral Approaches to Food and Nutrition Security."
For more information on the keynote presentation, contact Akhter Ahmed (a.ahmed@cgiar.org).