Fed to Thrive: Accelerating Action on Nourishing Foods for Infants and Young Children Board for International Food and Agricultural Development
186th Public Meeting October 19, 2022
The Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD) convened a public meeting, Fed to Thrive: Accelerating Action on Nourishing Foods for Infants and Young Children, as a side event of the 2022 Borlaug Dialogue at the World Food Prize under the theme “Feeding a Fragile World.” The meeting convened expert presenters and sought public input on evidence-based solutions for increasing the affordability, availability, and convenience of nutrient-dense foods for infants and children six months to two years of age, providing adequate safety nets for families most vulnerable to early childhood malnutrition, and engaging across systems to deliver on the global commitment to “feed a fragile world.” The meeting was held at the Iowa Event Center in Des Moines, Iowa on October 19, 2022 from 7:00–8:45 am Central Time. Members of the public were invited to join in person. The meeting was also live streamed via Zoom for virtual public participation.