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The 2022 Global Report on Food Crisis highlights conflict as the major driver of acute food insecurity, which forced approximately 139 million people into crisis level insecurity in 2021. The current acute and chronic crisis facing Haiti from conflict and violence continues to transform the local food system and related livelihoods with uniquely gendered impacts. The scale of this impact on households and communities spans economic, political, social, and environmental activities. Given the complex, interconnected and mutually reinforcing relationships at play, conflict’s impacts should be considered through a food systems lens rather than narrower outcome measures or siloed approaches. A holistic systems approach informed by diverse perspectives is needed.
This interactive webinar will explore innovative research, evolving policy perspectives, and emerging programmatic approaches to the crisis in Haiti. The event will feature insights from Concern Worldwide and the World Food Program in Haiti and a detailed look at the techniques used in this research from Dublin City University and the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative. The webinar will provide an opportunity for participants and panelists to consider how this research approach/technique can be used to deepen understanding of context in order to better address this complex and critical issue now and in the future. Please join us for an interactive webinar welcoming your questions to the panelists for a discussion on the way forward.
Panelists
- Beatriz Armada: Programme Manager, Haiti, Concern Worldwide
- Jean-Martin Bauer: Country Director, Haiti, United Nations World Food Programme
- Ronak Patel: Director, Urbanization and Resilience Program, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
Moderator: Reiseal Cheilleachair. Head of International Advocacy, Concern Worldwide
This event is free and open to the public.
Individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodations may contact hhi@harvard.edu in advance of the program.
