Nutrition for Growth Summit 2025 Side Event: Mainstreaming Nutrition in Development: Unlocking the Potential of Multilateral Development Banks

Nutrition International and the ADB are hosting a panel discussion on March 26, 2025, at Châteauform' La Manufacture in Paris, focusing on the integration of nutrition into broader development agendas by multilateral development banks and international organizations. This event, taking place alongside the Nutrition for Growth Summit (N4G), aims to explore innovative nutrition financing models, successful partnerships, and cross-sector synergies that can enhance nutrition-sensitive investments and promote scalable, sustainable solutions to combat malnutrition globally. The objectives include highlighting the significance of multilateral banks in nutrition integration, showcasing innovative financing and collaborations, and fostering dialogue on improving global nutrition outcomes. The event targets representatives from various organizations involved in nutrition and agrifood, including the ADB, government agencies, and academic institutions in Asia. Keynote speakers include Joel Spicer, President and CEO of Nutrition International, and F. Cleo Kawawaki, Director General at ADB, with panelists such as Nadia Rehman from the Government of Pakistan and Afshan Khan from the United Nations. Registration is required for in-person attendance, and interested participants are encouraged to register to join this important discussion.