Strengthening Nutrition Governance for Sustainable Urban Food Systems: Exchange Learning Visits in Both the Cities under the NICE Project

by Ema Hafsa KhanBangladeshPosted on Comments are Disabled

The Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project continues to foster collaboration in improving urban nutrition governance. In the first quarter of 2025, two significant Exchange Learning Visits were conducted in Rangpur and Dinajpur, bringing together key stakeholders to explore sustainable food systems, strengthen nutrition-sensitive agriculture, and enhance multi-sectoral coordination. On January 27, 2025, the NICE …

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Strengthening Urban Food Policies for Healthy Cities: A Collaborative Workshop in Bangladesh

by Ema Hafsa KhanBangladeshPosted on Comments are Disabled

The Local Government Division (LGD) under the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives, Bangladesh recently hosted a pivotal workshop titled Strengthening Urban Food Policies for Healthy Cities in Bangladesh. This event was organized in collaboration with the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project to advance the country’s urban food and nutrition policy agenda. …

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Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project’s Agroecology champion series: Eunice Nasambu’s Farmers Hub

by Annette WachiraKenyaPosted on Comments are Disabled

Agroecology champion, Eunice Nasambu, campaigns for nutrition and sustainable farming Eunice Nasambu, a dedicated smallholder farmer in Bungoma, has become a beacon of hope and transformation in her community. In just a ¼ acre, she has turned her passion for farming into a thriving agroecology hub, inspiring others along the way. Her journey began in …

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A Peer Learning Exchange between Kenyan and Rwandan Teams: Sharing, Learning, Growing and Strengthening Collaboration.

by Sandra NadègeNews, RwandaPosted on Comments are Disabled

Between November 18th – 22nd, the NICE project team from Kenya visited Rwanda for a peer learning exchange with their Rwandan counterparts. The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration and share experiences on initiatives implemented under the NICE project. The teams visited key sites in Rusizi and Rubavu, focusing on opportunities for collaboration between farmers’ hubs …

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Empowering Farmers Through Agroecological Training: A Sustainable Path to Safe and Nutritious Food.

by Ema Hafsa KhanBangladesh, NewsPosted on Comments are Disabled

Agroecology training focuses on teaching sustainable and ecological farming practices that integrate agricultural production with natural ecosystems. In November 2024 NICE Project Bangladesh arranged two-day training sessions for Four batches of farmers in Rangpur and Dinajpur, focusing on using agroecological practices in agriculture. In Dinajpur, there were 48 participants in total, 19 of them were …

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NICE Kenya: Revolutionizing Food Safety with the Launch of the Bungoma County Food Safety Policy!

by Annette WachiraKenya, NewsPosted on Comments are Disabled

On December 5, 2024, Bungoma County with the support of the NICE project marked a significant advancement with the official launch of the Bungoma Food Safety Policy 2023. This event was attended by key partners and stakeholders, with Eng. Herbert Kibunguchy, the County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, serving as the distinguished guest of honor. …

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World Food Day 2024 Celebration in Rangpur, Bangladesh

by Ema Hafsa KhanBangladesh, NewsPosted on Comments are Disabled

World Food Day, celebrated annually on October 16, marks a global effort to tackle hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity. On the occasion of this day, NICE Rangpur has celebrated on 31 October. NICE brought together government officials, farmers, students, teachers, parents, women, and youths to foster awareness and encourage action toward a future where everyone …

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Supporting resilient secondary cities; Nutrition in City Ecosystems Kenya

by Annette WachiraKenya, NewsPosted on Comments are Disabled

On October 31st, World Cities Day celebrates the vital role of youth in urban decision-making for sustainable development. This year, the focus is on youth climate changemakers driving local action. The world’s cities continue to grow, and it is estimated that 70% of the global population will reside in urban areas in 2050. With this …

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NICE Kenya partners with Busia County and stakeholders to commemorate the World Food Day 2024

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More than 2.8 billion people worldwide cannot afford a healthy diet. Unhealthy diets are the primary cause of all types of malnutrition: undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and obesity, which are prevalent in most countries across different socio-economic classes. On October 16th, 2024, the Busia County government, in partnership with the NICE Project in Kenya and other …

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