Parallel Session
The Cost of a Healthy Diet
The session on the "Cost of a Healthy Diet" delves into the challenges and implications of accessing nutritious food for individuals and communities. During the session, the speakers and panel will explore the multifaceted factors that contribute to the cost of a healthy diet, including affordability, availability, and cultural considerations. The speakers will explore the intricate relationship between food prices, dietary choices, and public health outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges faced by individuals and communities in accessing nutritious food, particularly in vulnerable populations. Moreover, the session will explore strategies and interventions to address these challenges, such as policy changes, community initiatives, and innovative approaches to food production and distribution. By emphasizing the importance of affordable healthy food options, this session aims to inspire collective action and foster collaborations that can lead to a more equitable and sustainable food system.
Moderator
Dr Susan Kaaria, Director, African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)
Keynote speaker
Mr Stanlake Samkange, Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships, World Food Programme (WFP)
Framing Remarks
- Mr Ramesh Moochikal, Chief Executive Officer, Africa Improved Foods BV
- H.E. Reuben Mtolo Phiri, Minister of Agriculture, Zambia
Panel Discussion 1
Access and Affordability
- Dr Enock Chikava, Director of Agricultural Development, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)
- Ms Yvette Dickson-Tetteh, Co-Founder & CEO, Pure and Just Co, Ghana
- Hon Ummy Ally Mwalimu, Minister, Ministry of Health, Tanzania
- Ms Solianna Meaza, Director of Policy and Advocacy, One Thousand Days
- Prof Joachim von Braun, Director of the Center for Development Research, Bonn University & AGRA Board Member
- Ms Afshan Khan, Coordinator of Scaling up Nutrition movement, SUN Movement
Panel Discussion 2
Inclusive Diets
- Mr Ishmael Sunga, CEO, Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions (SACAU)
- Ms Elizabeth Swai, CEO, AKM Glitters Company Limited, Tanzania
- Ms Gladys Mugambi, Head, Division of Family Health and SUN Movement Executive Committee Co-Chair
- Ms Elizabeth Imbo, Country Project Manager – Nutrition in City Ecosystems, Syngenta Foundation
- Dr Francesco Branca, Director of the Department of Nutrition for Health and Development, World Health Organization (WHO)
Concluding Remarks
Diet and Conflict
Ms Hanna Tetteh, UN Under Secretary General & Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa
