The South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth (SAPLING) will organise a regional discussion in Dhaka, Kathmandu, and New Delhi  aiming at strengthening regional collaboration and generating consensus for resilient food systems for nutrition across South Asia.

The first event will happen on December 1 in 2022 in Dhaka followed by Kathmandu and New Delhi next year, said a press release.

Organised by BRAC in collaboration with IPE Global Limited, an Indian development sector organisation, the Dhaka event will host a regional and multi-sector mix of panellists and will bring together government and non-governmental sector leaders from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.

 The thematic areas for discussion include climate-smart food systems, post-harvest losses, and food safety standards, which will contribute towards tackling malnutrition, promoting healthy diets, and improving food systems across the region.

The Dhaka event on Thursday will be graced by Dr Shamsul Alam, State Minister, Ministry of Planning.