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The Facts of Micronutrient Deficiency
56%
One in two children are deficient in either iron, zinc, vitamin A, or a combination of the three, leading to developmental impairments and blindness.
69%
Two in three non-pregnant women globally, aged 15-49 years, are deficient in either iron, zinc, folate, or a combination of the three, leading to anemia and poor pregnancy outcomes.
About HarvestPlus Solutions
HarvestPlus Solutions (HPS) is a purpose-driven global networked organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The primary objective of HPS is to accelerate the scaling and commercialization of groundbreaking innovations from HarvestPlus, CGIAR, and other partners from public and private sector. Dedicated to addressing global food and nutrition security challenges, HPS strive to create meaningful impact on the well-being of communities worldwide, particularly the most vulnerable.
Nutrition for All
Solution Catalysts
Embracing the word 'Solutions' in our name, we bridge gaps and offer creative approaches in agriculture, nutrition, research and development.
Adapt, Innovate
We commit to impactful action, adaptive learning, and innovative disruption, fostering positive change in the food system through dynamic strategies and creative solutions.
We strive to spark a global nutrition revolution, aiming to impact 1 billion people by 2030, combating malnutrition through innovation.
Our vision
A world where everyone has daily access to affordable and nutritious diets, enabling them to thrive and achieve their full potential.
Our mission
We work with the private sector, governments, and farming communities to transform food systems and deliver affordable, nutritious foods at scale—particularly for women and children—using science-based, market-driven solutions.
Why HarvestPlus Solutions?
Pioneering innovative approaches and shaping public discourse for nutritious forward thinking agricultural initiatives
Accelerated implementation of strategies, programs and streamlined support services for quicker delivery of solutions
Employing proven models to bridge value chain gaps, focusing on specific crop-country combinations with operational flexibility for efficient delivery
Emphasing local leadership and fostering community patnerships for sustainable impact
Expanding delivery seamlessly across diverse contexts, ensuring adaptability for widespread impact
Thought Leadership
Pioneering innovative approaches and shaping public discourse for nutritious forward thinking agricultural initiatives
Agility
Accelerated implementation of strategies, programs and streamlined support services for quicker delivery of solutions
Flexibility
Employing proven models to bridge value chain gaps, focusing on specific crop-country combinations with operational flexibility for efficient delivery
Eligiblity
Emphasing local leadership and fostering community patnerships for sustainable impact
Scalability
Expanding delivery seamlessly across diverse contexts, ensuring adaptability for widespread impact
Our people
Arun Baral
Chief Executive Officer
Wolfgang H Pfeiffer
Chief Scientific Officer
Dharmendra Pothuri
Sylvia Magezi
Manager, UgandaÂ
Sulaiman Ginting
Brenda Mareri
Manager, Africa
Olatundun Kalejaiye
Nutrition and Food Systems Manager, NigeriaÂ
Penina Muoki
Manager, Kenya
Wahidul Amin
Country Lead, Bangladesh
Suyashi Purwar
Lead Resource Mobilization and Partnerships, Asia
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1201 Eye St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
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Tel. 202-862-5600
HarvestPlus Solutions (HPS) is a purpose-driven global networked organization headquartered in Washington, DC.
Our primary objective is to accelerate the scaling and commercialization of groundbreaking innovations from HarvestPlus and CGIAR.