Mari is a public health nutritionist with over 20 years of experience in global nutrition across research, policy, communication, and advocacy in both public and private sectors. Mari’s specialist skills are in the assessment of micronutrient intake and status, and micronutrient interventions for improving health and development among vulnerable populations. She has held several positions managing projects across a range of international locations and partner organisations.
Projects
2023-2024
Global Landscape Analysis on Nutritional Management of Infants at Risk of Poor Growth and Development
2024
Dikoda Launches a Cost Feasibility Study: Community-Based School Meal Program in Fiji
2023-2025
Revolutionizing School Nutrition in the Pacific Region
2024
Integrating Climate Resilience and Nutrition: A Collaborative Project with the World Food Programme Overview
2023
Drivers of food choice among school-aged children in Fiji
2023
Technical assistance services to the Nutrition Select Committee in Kiribati Parliament
Researchers
Amal A. Abed
Nutrition, WASH, health education, and MEAL program and research expert
Projects: DIKODA
