Following the recognition by leading international organizations that the elimination of micronutrient deficiencies should be one of the world's top priorities, we now urgently need to form supportive alliances between the public and private sectors. Such partnerships are crucial for the rapid initiation and implementation of effective programs.
Some of the measures that can be used to combat micronutrient malnutrition include education and public awareness campaigns to change dietary habits, dietary supplementation and food fortification.
26 January 2012
DSM to donate USD 1 million to World Food Programme nutrition activities in Asia
DSM today announced its increased support to the World Food Programme (WFP) by donating USD 1 million to support rice fortification activities.
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DSM to donate USD 1 million to World Food Programme nutrition activities in Asia
DSM today announced its increased support to the World Food Programme (WFP) by donating USD 1 million to support rice fortification activities.
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20 January 2012
European Commission
EuropeAid Development and Cooperation
Public-Private Partnerships Could Play a Critical Role in Tackling Malnutrition
Malnutrition strikes at the core of a child's physical and cognitive growth, which makes it also a social and economic issue that can impact the potential of developing countries, according to experts. It can have many causes, including inadequate food intake, disease resulting from poverty, and poor social, political and economic environments.
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European Commission
EuropeAid Development and Cooperation
Public-Private Partnerships Could Play a Critical Role in Tackling Malnutrition
Malnutrition strikes at the core of a child's physical and cognitive growth, which makes it also a social and economic issue that can impact the potential of developing countries, according to experts. It can have many causes, including inadequate food intake, disease resulting from poverty, and poor social, political and economic environments.
>> Read more
21 September 2011
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Announces Future Fortified Campaign
With initial commitments from Herbalife and DSM, GAIN seeks to support millions of women and children around the world with improved nutrition. The global nutrition campaign was unveiled today during the annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City.
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The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Announces Future Fortified Campaign
With initial commitments from Herbalife and DSM, GAIN seeks to support millions of women and children around the world with improved nutrition. The global nutrition campaign was unveiled today during the annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City.
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28 January 2011
DSM - USAID partnership to meet nutritional challenges of developing world
Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) jointly announce today that they will collaborate and collectively work to meet the nutritional challenges presented in the developing world.
DSM and USAID expect to leverage their respective competencies, expertise, products and services to support collaborative activities focused on meeting the micronutrient needs of populations in the developing world. DSM and USAID have executed a Memorandum of Understanding for this collaboration, which was signed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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DSM - USAID partnership to meet nutritional challenges of developing world
Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) jointly announce today that they will collaborate and collectively work to meet the nutritional challenges presented in the developing world.
DSM and USAID expect to leverage their respective competencies, expertise, products and services to support collaborative activities focused on meeting the micronutrient needs of populations in the developing world. DSM and USAID have executed a Memorandum of Understanding for this collaboration, which was signed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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25 October 2010
Royal DSM CEO receives United Nations Humanitarian of the Year Award
DSM CEO Feike Sijbesma received the prestigious 2010 Humanitarian of the Year Award from the United Nations Association of New York for his outstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility and in particular for DSM's partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).
Royal DSM CEO receives United Nations Humanitarian of the Year Award
DSM CEO Feike Sijbesma received the prestigious 2010 Humanitarian of the Year Award from the United Nations Association of New York for his outstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility and in particular for DSM's partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).
22 September 2010
Royal DSM receives World Business and Development Award
Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, was recognized at this year's World Business and Development Awards Ceremony during the opening week of the United Nations' General Assembly in New York for its contribution to help achieve the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
DSM was honored for its innovative and targeted solutions specifically designed to meet the nutritional requirements of those in the developing world.
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Royal DSM receives World Business and Development Award
Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, was recognized at this year's World Business and Development Awards Ceremony during the opening week of the United Nations' General Assembly in New York for its contribution to help achieve the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
DSM was honored for its innovative and targeted solutions specifically designed to meet the nutritional requirements of those in the developing world.
>> Read more (PDF)
>> article on msnbc.com