Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture: Seizing Opportunity from the Jaws of Crisis

Global nutrition priorities, financing, and governance have evolved significantly over the last two decades. The translation of scientific evidence and cross-sector program data and experience has played a leading role in this evolution. But evidence alone is insufficient to stimulate broad-based action and enduring nutrition change. At the 30th annual Martin J. Forman Memorial lecture, Ellen Piwoz will address how the global nutrition community strategically used data and evidence to spur collective action and investment, emphasizing the period from 2008 to the present. Lessons from efforts to reframe nutrition problems, consequences, and solutions will be discussed along with personal reflections on what should be avoided or done differently in the future to ensure that nutrition remains a global priority. The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition. Forman Memorial Lecture: Ellen Piwoz Welcome Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI Remarks Shawn Baker, Chief Nutritionist, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Kenan Forman, Son of Martin J. Forman Moderator Marie Ruel, Director, Poverty, Health, and Nutrition Division, IFPRI More on the seminar: https://www.ifpri.org/event/virtual-event-seizing-opportunity-jaws-crisis-playbook-nutrition Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription