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On June 1, 2020, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and the Johns Hopkins Alliance for a Healthier World launched the Food Systems Dashboard. This new online dashboard presents food system data of 230 countries and is designed to better inform policy. »

The Steering Committee of the Netherlands Food Partnership (NFP) and the Board of AgriProFocus announce that Mrs. Myrtille Danse has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Netherlands Food Partnership starting September 1, 2020. Myrtille: “I believe that NFP will play a catalytic role in accelerating the Dutch contribution to SDG2. I am looking forward to being part of it together with all corners of the Dutch Diamond.” »

Stakeholders in seed and other agricultural sectors are facing critical challenges to their normal activities. Without fast and informed action, the COVID-19 crisis risks becoming a global food crisis. Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and partners are collaborating to identify priority steps for enhancing food systems’ resilience in low and middle income countries. »

On May 29, 2020, the position paper “Dairy for nutrition, employment and sustainability – An action agenda for the Dutch contribution to dairy development in Africa and Asia” was launched during an online event. Several stakeholders gave their reactions on the action agenda and pointed out what is needed to make that agenda work. »