Experts plan a multi-stakeholder contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals at the Future Fortified Global Summit on Food Fortification in Arusha, Tanzania

From 9 – 11 September 2015, a three day global summit on food fortification was co-hosted by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) with the Government of Tanzania in Arusha. The summit aimed to accelerate global efforts to reinvigorate interest, awareness and investment in food fortification interventions as a public health measure to address vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Other co-conveners include the African Union, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF, USAID, WFP, WHO and several NGOs.

The Summit brought together experts from across a range of disciplines and include governments, academics, technical supporters, donors and beneficiaries. Delivering the keynote address, the King of Lesotho and African Union Nutrition Champion, His Majesty King Letsie lll expressed his delight to the conveners of the summit for putting food fortification back on the global development agenda.

For more information about the event and to learn about the participation of the SUN Business Network, visit the SUN Business Network website here

Read and download the full remarks delivered by his Majesty King Letsie III, the African Union nutrition champion on the evening of the Summit opening ceremony and dinner here

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Read King Letsie III’s remarks, the Arusha Statement and more about the event here