1 United Nations University Food and Nutrition Programme for Human and Social Development -Propose a model for future UNU-FNP capacity development activities that addresses: -Global nutrition needs -University needs & enables responsiveness to global nutrition needs -The United Nations University recommendations

2 Environment Development Science & Technology and Society Peace & Governance Health Human Security/ Human Rights UNU-EHS UNU-ESD UNU-INRA UNU-INWEH UNU-BIOLACUNU-IIGH UNU-FNP UNU-P&G UNU-CRIS UNU-FTP UNU-GTP UNU-IIST UNU-WIDER UNU-MERIT UNU-IAS Icelandic Programmes The focus of our work is not in each of these topics in themselves, but rather in the inter-linkages: the themes which relate two or more of the core themes. STRUCTURE UNU Hexagon: Advancing Knowledge for Human Security, Peace and Development UNU-ILI New RTC/P Renewed RTC/P Since 1996

3 UNU Food and Nutrition Programme for Human and Social Development The United Nations University Food and Nutrition Programme (UNU-FNP) is comprised of a global network of institutions and a global community of scholars responsible for carrying out the mission of the UNU-FNP. The UNU-FNP’s mission is expressed through three specific goals:

4 UNU Food and Nutrition Programme for Human and Social Development Core mission by focusing on three specific goals: (1)to assist developing regions enhance individual, organizational and institutional capacity in the area of food and nutrition, (2) to undertake research activities that have a global impact or require global efforts in the areas of food, nutrition, agriculture and policy/program development, implementation and evaluation, and (3) to serve as the academic arm for the United Nations System in areas of food and nutrition that are best addressed in a non-regulatory, non-normative environment.

5 UNU-FNP Capacity Development African Nutrition Leadership Programme (ANLP) [Netherlands Fellowship, Nestle, etc] African Graduate Student Nutrition Network Capacity Development Initiative for Asia [Germany (GTZ)IAEA, UNICEF,WFP] Capacity Development for East Africa [UNICEF/ESARO] Capacity Development for Southern Africa [USDA] Capacity Development and Strengthening to Address Food and Nutrition Problems in Latin America [WHO, IAES,FAO,UNICEF] Capacity Development for the Middle East and North Africa Capacity Development in Eastern (Central) Europe [FAO,WHO,UNICEF] Research/Academic Functions Food Safety and Suitability Technical Advisory Group [WFP] Harmonization of Nutrient Based Dietary Standards [EC,FAO,WHO] Growth Reference for Preadolescent School Age Children [FAO,WHO,CDC,USDA] Multi Center Growth Reference [WHO, GATES] Publication and Dissemination Activities Food and Nutrition Bulletin [INF]

6 UNU Food and Nutrition Programme for Human and Social Development -All activities are conducted in partnership with other UN agencies -All funds are spent on development activities or enable development activities. Virtually all core funds are spent in developing countries. - All categorical core funds are leveraged.

7 UNU-FNP Refocus Shift the focus of new capacity development initiatives & limited financial resources exclusively to building capacity in academic “institutions”. “Institutionalize” the UNU-FNP academic network and conduct research and training activities within the context of the network; create “win-win” partnerships that enable resources to flow north to south and south to south.

8 Academic Institution Level Primary/Community/District Level Public Health Needs Capacity Development NGOs Bilaterals UN UNU-FNP New Knowledge + Implementation of existing knowledge Assessment Tools Training Agency Staff; Teachers, etc Implementation - Institutions that are “Mission focused” and respond to regional needs. (i.e. operations research) SCN Capacity Development

9 Resource Rich Region A Region B Guiding Principles - Win-Win collaborations - Net resources flow to institutions in need - shared projects, research, training - Cascade of development - Focus on training & research Resource Requiring

10 UNU-FNP Discussion How can FNP and the UNU network best support the SCN mission, task forces, and WGs? How can capacity development in universities be optimized to address public health needs?