How Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation are Strengthening Agrifood Systems across Africa through the IGNITE+ Project
The Impacting Gender and Nutrition through Innovative Technical Exchange in Agriculture Plus (IGNITE+) project is a five-year investment mechanism, designed and implemented by Tanager to accelerate women’s economic empowerment and household nutrition by providing technical assistance to African Agricultural Institutions (AAIs). This technical assistance prioritizes strengthening AAIs to integrate gender and nutrition into their agricultural […]
Read MoreUrban Diets in Crisis: How Unhealthy Eating Patterns Are Jeopardizing Nigeria’s Health
The Alarming Shift in Dietary Habits Recent data reveals a troubling trend: men and urban residents in Nigeria are consuming more unhealthy processed foods—like soft drinks, fried snacks, and processed meats—while neglecting protective foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains (GAIN, 2024). This dietary shift is fueling a double burden of malnutrition, where undernutrition coexists with obesity […]
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