Expanding Global Nutrition Care to the Neediest Through Technology

Student Member Price: $10.00

As technology has advanced and more people in low- and middle-income countries have access to it, opportunities to reach and teach via mobile devices have expanded. Apps, partnerships, e-learning, E-commerce, and geomapping are now commonly used in many sectors.

Panelists will discuss unique ways these technologies have been used around the world, particularly with people in low-resource countries, to improve the nutrition and health status of underserved populations.

Planned with the Global Member Interest Group (GMIG)

CPE Level: Level 2 (intermediate knowledge/experience)
CPEU: 1.0

Performance Indicators

• 4.1.4 Demonstrates effective, appropriate and timely consultation with experts and others.
• 5.2.7 Suggests, develops and/or implements innovative enhancements and new software platforms, applications and technologies to meet the needs of the target group and the environment.
• 3.3.3 Collaborates with customers and others to support access to services.

Learning Objectives

• Describe various ways innovative technology is being used in low and middle income countries.
• Explain the challenges involved in using technology in rural settings.
• Outline the benefits to incorporating technology usage in rural nutrition work in low and middle income countries.

Speakers

• Bin Liu
• Noreen Mucha