The aim of the session is to identify ways to build links with research institutions and identify research groupd interested in working with civil society organisations on the field of nutrition and health.
The session will be an occassion for civil society organisations to deepen their understanding of nutrition and health and to strengthen their capacities to approach scientific questions.
Structure of the session
Present recent scientific knowledge gain in the field of nutrition and health, present knowledge gaps and needs, explain regulatory issues, and questions of expertise;
Discuss and identify potential research topics;
Raise awareness amongst civil society organisations on how far their daily work is concerned by research (research priorities, research policy);
Discuss possibilities of structural links and working methodologies between CSOs and academia
Methodology
The training session will combine a (more traditional) first part with presentations and questions-responses with scientists, civil society organisation representatives, officers from regulatory bodies, with a more participatory second part (e.g work in small groups).
The training session will last one day in order to leave enough time for open discussions and informal exchange.
The participation is by invitation only.
For more information please contact Caroline Bollars.
