Global Health Seminar Series Live

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Biography

In many countries, food and nutrition security (FNS) has deteriorated in recent years. One in three people globally are malnourished, and it is expected to increase to one in two by 2030 and continue growing thereafter, reversing the past downward trends. No country is spared, afflicted by undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, overnutrition or a combination of them. 

While targeting the larger low-income population, recognizing the fundamentals of inclusive agribusiness models as FNS intervention approach is sensible for building a safer and healthier world for all. This is a systematic approach for overcoming our alarming world’s health and nutrition challenges, and accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) progress, especially SDG 2 ‘Zero Hunger’.

Ms. Dehab M. Araya worked on the 2SCALE program for more than six years as Inclusive Agribusiness Advisor and Senior BoP Marketing Specialist for Ethiopia and South Sudan. Accordingly, she has been extensively involved in promoting inclusive agribusiness, mainly targeting food and nutrition security at low-income (Base of the Pyramid/BoP) markets.

Ms. Dehab moved to the US recently and is currently working at Amani Women Center (AWC) in Clarkston, Georgia. Since 2024, she has been serving as an advisory committee member of HarvestPlus.