Announcing the Launch of the SUN Business Network
Paul Polman, CEO, Unilever, and David Nabarro, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Food Security & Nutrition will be among those participating in the launch of the SUN Business Network in London on 10 and 11 December. The London meeting will constitute the most important gathering of business and partners from governments and civil society since the launch of SUN.
To apply for a place at the Launch Dinner (6.00 – 9.00pm, 10th December) and/or the Inaugural Workshop (8.30am to 5.30pm, 11th December), please email: SUNBusinessNetwork@gainhealth.org by 30th November.
The SUN Business Network, which is co-convened by GAIN and the WFP, operates under the aegis of the SUN Lead Group appointed by the UN Secretary General.
The London meeting will focus on improving collaboration between business and other stakeholders. It will examine practical ways to stimulate the role of the private sector in making nutritious foods more accessible and affordable to the poor, especially those in the 1000 days window from conception to two years of age. [Read the full agenda]
“I believe that if we all play our part, we can bring about a sustainable future that eliminates hunger and malnutrition.” – Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever and SUN Lead Group Member
The SUN Business Network will advocate for private sector engagement to help alleviate malnutrition. The Network aims to find ways to harness business expertise and apply its strengths and comparative advantages to improve nutrition — including opportunities around agriculture, product development, infrastructure systems, distribution channels, or research and innovation.
The Business Network plans to set up an e-platform to help practitioners share insights on the engagement of the local and international business community to scale up nutrition at the country and global levels.