Global Intervention for Health & Agricultural Development

  Inter-Agency Initial Rapid Need Assessment To The Conflict Displaced And Flood Affected Population In Greater Nasir County.     Nasir County, Upper Nile State Date 28 th - 30 th of August 2024 Fig 1:IDPs focus group discussion during repid need assessmen in Pandanyang village   Situation overview   One of the most conflict-affected counties in South Sudan is Nasir County, which is located in Upper Nile State. Many citizens felt hopeful about the formation of the revitalized government after the 2018 peace agreement helped to build trust between the warring parties. In 2020, following the establishment of the county government, residents started to relocate to Nasir town in an effort to start over. Life in Nasir town was normal up until January 2024, when a large number of people who had voluntarily returned from refugee...

Advancing Seed System Security and Zero Hunger by  Integrating Capacity Building, Policy, and Research Geodiversity Introduction In the ongoing global effort to eradicate hunger and nurture sustainable agricultural systems, strategic interventions at the intersection of capacity building, policy development, and research equity are paramount. Recent initiatives, such as the three-day Seed System Security Assessment (SSSA) training conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in partnership with humanitarian organizations like Global Intervention for Health and Agricultural Development, highlight the evolving landscape of agricultural development and food security. This essay examines the broader implications of such initiatives, situating them within the contexts of capacity building, policy effectiveness—particularly as demonstrated by Brazil’s Zero Hunger Program—and the critical need for geodiversity and equitable research practices. Drawing on contemporary academic ...