3-day regional consultation begins in Dhaka

City Desk :

SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC), in collaboration with Welthungerhilfe, today commenced a three-day seminar titled ‘Expert Consultation Meeting on Accelerating Transformation Process for Sustainable and Nutrition Sensitive Food Systems in South Asia’.

The event is being held from July 8-10, at a hotel in the city, a SAC press release said, reports BSS.

This regional expert consultation meeting aims to tackle the pressing challenges confronting South Asian countries in transitioning agri-food systems towards sustainability and nutrition sensitivity.

The seminar is seeking to devise policy recommendations and craft a comprehensive regional roadmap aimed at fostering healthier, sustainable, and inclusive food systems.

About 50 participants, including national focal point experts, government officials, nutrition specialists, policymakers, and relevant development partners are participating the seminar, marking a significant collaborative effort towards reshaping agri-food systems in South Asia. Through shared expertise and concerted efforts, the seminar aims to strategize for enhanced food security, improved nutrition outcomes, and heightened sustainability practices.

The inaugural session of the seminar was attended by Dr Sheikh Mohammad Bakhtiar, Executive Chairman of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), as the chief guest, while Ambassador Abdul Motaleb Sarker, Director General (SAARC and BIMSTEC), Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and German Embassy’s Political, Press and Cultural Attach, Silke Schmeer, as special guests.