Commitment
Provide rigorous advanced-level training on nutrition research and policy analysis to improve nutritional status and diet quality of target population
Description
We will implement a rigorous Master of Science and PhD training programme that targets students from across the globe.
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Research linked to action
Description
The Friedman School will engage in evidence-based research to improve food and nutrition security and reduce malnutrition in all its forms in one or two low- and middle-income countries, as well as globally. In addition, the Friedman School will actively promote and advocate for use of the research via webinars, national-level conferences and workshops, briefs, publications and congressional testimonies, to name a few.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Verified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Target population characteristic |
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| Global nutrition target(s) |
Low birth weight
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Childhood overweight
Adult obesity
Adult diabetes
Raised blood pressure
Salt/sodium intake
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Enabling >
Operational
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| Linked event(s) |
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| N4G Summit theme(s) |
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Number of Master of Science and PhD students trained in research and policy analysis |
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| Measurement plan | Collect own data |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 0 Students | 2021 |
| Target | 50 Students | October 2026 |
