The Cost of Malnutrition in Lao PDR study is produced by the Centre of Nutrition under the Ministry of Health, with technical support from Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Mahidol University. The study provides evidence on the economic cost of malnutrition in Lao PDR, using an economic model developed by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean and Â鶹ÊÓƵ. The model has been applied in multiple countries across Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean.
This country insight report, developed by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), explores the role of school meal programmes in Mali and their potential contribution to peace and social cohesion, with a specific focus on Bandiagara and Mopti.
This country insight report, developed by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), explores the role of school meal programmes in Somalia and their potential contribution to peace and social cohesion, with a specific focus on Galkayo.
This report presents the findings of the Food Security and Essential Needs Assessment survey conducted in the Kyrgyz Republic. The findings are intended to inform social targeting, policy planning and Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s programme design, along with an aim to contribute to strengthening national systems for food security monitoring and resilience building.
This report presents findings from a study assessing the acceptability of locally blended fortified sticky rice in Lao PDR. Led by the Ministry of Health, the study was conducted with technical support from Â鶹ÊÓƵ, facilitation by the Ministry of Education and Sports, and support from the USDA's McGovern-Dole Program.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Laos Country Office conducted formative research across six provinces in 2025 and 2026 under the leadership of the Ministry of Health of Lao PDR, with support from partners, UN agencies, donors and MAGENTA. The main research report provides the core evidence base, while five complementary documents on gendered behaviours, intersectional barriers, advocacy for reform, policy integration and media communication expand the analysis and translate findings into action. Together, the series frames nutrition as behaviour-driven systems changes, calling for coordinated reform, stronger governance and inclusive communication.
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ KOICA Self Reliance Programme in Egypt helps food-insecure refugees and host communities build livelihoods through vocational and business training.
The 2026 edition of the Global Report on Food Crises is the 10th edition of the report. For 10 years the Global Network Against Food Crises and partners have been producing a critical analysis and a global reference point on global food insecurity and malnutrition.
After more than a decade of crisis, women, girls, displaced communities, and other vulnerable groups in Syria continue to face heightened protection, food security, and socio-economic challenges.
The 2025 Comprehensive Food Security and Vulnerability Analysis (CFSVA) provides an up?to?date overview of food security conditions in Lao PDR. Conducted jointly by the Government and the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), the assessment was designed to inform evidence?based policies and programmes at a time of increasing climate, economic, and livelihood pressures.
This report looks at how rising tensions in the Middle East since early 2026 are affecting people¡¯s ability to afford food, especially in vulnerable countries. It focuses on Afghanistan, Somalia, and Sri Lanka to show how global problems can quickly impact everyday lives.
As weather-related shocks become increasingly frequent and severe worldwide, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) has significantly expanded
its investment in Anticipatory Action (AA) to help countries proactively manage their impact.
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) is working with the Government of Colombia and partners to support long-term integration of Venezuelan migrants and internally displaced people. Focusing on Bogot¨¢, Medell¨ªn and border areas, the project will expand access to social protection, vocational training and support for microbusinesses and new enterprises. It aims to reach over 4,000 families by 2026 and seeks additional funding beyond the US$2 million already secured.
To strengthen people¡¯s resilience and food security, in specific contexts the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) equips vulnerable women, youth and displaced communities with market-driven skills that translate into viable income generating opportunities.
The publication argues for stronger investment in food security and nutrition-sensitive social protection to address worsening global hunger and malnutrition, which disproportionately affect women and children. It emphasizes that achieving nutrition security requires more than food access, including diet quality, care practices, health services, and water and sanitation.
