KATHMANDU, April 24: Experts stressed on transforming food systems in Nepal as well as nutrition education and the current status of child nutrition to scale up the nutrition smart community in Nepal amidst global challenges.

Bettina Iseli serves as the Chief Program Officer at Welthungerhilfe, a German organization dedicated to advancing food security globally, with a particular focus on countries such as Nepal. During her recent visit to Nepal, she personally explored the WHH-funded projects spanning diverse regions of the country. Republica engaged in a conversation with Iseli to delve into insights about her organization, its impactful interventions, and the envisioned future plans. Key excerpts from the discussion:

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