Double the number of graduates trained to combat malnutrition using a multi-sectoral approach by 2025
New Generation 4 Food&Nutrition Security
Dr Stephen Thornhill, University College Cork
| Verification status | Verified Find out more |
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| NAF SMARTness index | High Find out more |
| Progress status | On course See progress details |
| Targeted location | Global - So far we have had students from 15 different countries across the globe enrolled in the MSc Food Security Policy and Management Programme, with students from a further 3 countries (including Tuvalu) deferred to next year due to Covid-related issues. … |
| Targeted population | Overall population (all ages, both sexes) |
| Duration | January, 2022 - December, 2025 |
Goal action plan
Our Action Plan is to promote the MSc Programme in Food Security Policy and Management to a wider audience of potential students around the world, including to those with strong work experience in this field from food-insecure countries who are keen to upgrade their knowledge, skills and academic qualifications.
We work closely with food and nutrition security organisations around the world, including those involved in our Applied Research Projects, and with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) who provide an intensive workshop for a week each year. We are keen to develop stronger links with UN organisations such as FAO, WFP, IFAD and government agencies and NGOs to further promote the programme to a wider audience, but also to meet the needs of such organisations for postgraduates well-versed in best practice in, and at the cutting edge of, food and nutrition security.
Progress
Indicator
| Primary indicator | Number Of Masters Students Graduating From The Programme |
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| Indicator monitor | Monitoring will take place in November/December each year on the number of students graduating, but also in August/September on the numbers enrolled for the forthcoming year. |
Reports
| Stage | Measurement Date | Value | Status |
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| Baseline | 2022 | 10 graduates | |
| Progress report | November 2023 | 15.0 graduates |
On course
Given the current trajectory of progress, the target is on course to be met by the end date.
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| Target | December, 2025 | 20 graduates |
Nutrition Action Classification
Enabling
- Financial
- Operational
- Leadership and governance
- Research monitoring and data
Policy
- Food environment
- Food supply chain
- Consumer knowledge
- Nutrition care services
Impact
- Undernutrition
- Diet
- Obesity and diet-related NCDs
- Food and nutrition security
