Lawrence Haddad

Dr. Lawrence Haddad, a World Food Prize winner and executive director of GAIN, unpacks the complexities of global malnutrition. He reveals that 3-4 billion people suffer from nutrient deficiencies beyond hunger. Early nutrition is crucial, especially in the first 1,000 days of life. Haddad discusses the economic returns on nutrition investments and the dire consequences of recent aid cuts, predicting thousands of additional child deaths. He advocates for innovative solutions and collaboration between sectors to effectively combat malnutrition worldwide.