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The F&BKP started in September 2013 and after seven years we will end our activities in their current form: supporting the knowledge generation and sharing of thematic networks; facilitating the work of Food & Business Research consortia in partnership with NWO-WOTRO; and providing access to frontline publications through our Knowledge Portal. In the new year, the Platform will be formally integrated in Netherlands Food Partnership (NFP). »

Young Expert Programmes (YEP) is looking for Dutch young professionals for five new YEP positions. The current YEP Agrofood vacancies in Laos and Uganda/Rwanda are open for Dutch nationals only. Application for the new YEP positions in batch 22 is open until November 8, 2020. »

In this fourth Newsletter of 2020, the F&BKP gives an update on the Netherlands Food Partnership which is increasingly taking shape. Furthermore it gives an overview of current activities like the webinar series of COVID-19 CoP Digital Solutions, and events and Knowledge Portal items on Food Nutrition and Security.  »

Organisations interested in employing a motivated Young Expert can submit new international project proposals for Young Expert positions until October 11, 2020. Please note that due to COVID-19, the YEP training programme could be adjusted with, for instance, online sessions. Participating organisations and young experts involved, will be informed of any adjustments in due time. »

The sixth edition of YEP Effect has been published, reflecting on the impact of COVID-19 on YEP Programmes. Furterhmore, it contains interviews with the first-ever YEP Energy Duo, all members of the YEP Steering Committee and three new YEP coaches. »

In this third Newsletter of 2020, the F&BKP first gives an update on the Netherlands Food Partnership and then informs about current activities like the CoPs on COVID-19 to prevent a food crises and other news, events and Knowledge Portal items on Food Nutrition and Security.  In this Newsletter of the Food & Business Knowledge »