On February 24, 2025, the Institute for Population and Social Research (IPSR), Mahidol University, in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), hosted the online seminar “Asia-Africa Learning Exchange in Food Policy Research and Advocacy.” The event provided a platform for experts and stakeholders from Asia and Africa to exchange insights on food policy.
The seminar was honored by the presence of Professor Dr. Piyamitr Sritara, President of Mahidol University. The opening ceremony was presided over by Lect. Dr. Sarunya Sujaritpong, DVM, a faculty member at IPSR, and Dr. Amilcar Salumbo from the Development Workshop, Angola, who delivered a keynote lecture on “Feeding Our Children: Lessons across Asia and Africa for Improving School Food Procurement and Food Sourcing.”
The event also featured Ms. Madiha Ahmed, Senior Program Specialist at IDRC, as the moderator, with Mr. Peiman Milani, Director of the Food Initiative at The Rockefeller Foundation, contributing to the panel discussion.
This seminar served as a valuable opportunity to exchange strategies and experiences in school food procurement policies, fostering collaborations to enhance the quality of life for school-aged children across both regions.
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