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865-0000-09L 2 Credits MSC , NDS , WBZ D-GESS

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Towards Food and Nutrition Security

Lecturers & Examiners: Shruti Patel

Only for MAS/CAS in Development and Cooperation students, as well as specialists with at least 24 months of practical experience in international cooperation. Doctoral students dealing with empirical research in the area of development and cooperation (EZA) may be admitted "sur Dossier". Registration only through the NADEL administration office.

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Abstract

Ensuring food security for a growing global population will require a fundamental shift in the way we understand and manage food production, distribution and consumption. This course will examine various aspects of food security, and explore ways and means in which the availability, accessibility and utilization of safe and nutritious food can be improved, especially in developing countries.

Objective

The objective of the course is to develop the participants’ knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing food and nutrition security at global and local levels and discuss and compare options for how we can move towards food security and improved nutrition in various contexts.

Content

• Food and nutrition security: Concepts, consequences and global status • The implication of food security for sustainable development • Food availability and food production systems • Nutrition for health and development • Increasing the economic access and resilience of smallholders • Designing food security interventions

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC , NDS , WBZ
Frequency: Every two years

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Towards Food and Nutrition Security Blockkurs: 14.03. – 18.03.2022 Ort: CLD A1	No time listed	40 h semesterly

Offered In

Comparative and International Studies Master
- Electives
MAS in Development and Cooperation (The lectures and advanced training courses of NADEL are accessible only for students of the MAS in Development and Cooperation and for qualified employees with at least two years experience in development cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted.)
- Advanced Training Courses
CAS in Development and Cooperation (Takes place each spring semester and every second autumn semester (odd years).)
- Module