About

The Food and Nutrition Security Research Institute (FANSERI) is a non-profit, non-governmental research-based organisation dedicated to reducing hunger and malnutrition in developing countries.

7

Years of
Experience

+155

Research Papers Written

Background

This research institute was registered in Zimbabwe in 2019 with the primary objective of conducting cutting-edge research, publishing, and promoting mutual learning on topical issues in food and nutrition security, and disseminating this information to various stakeholders, including policymakers, implementers, and the general public. FANSERI strives to ensure evidence-based policy solutions in food and nutrition security by facilitating dialogue, knowledge sharing, and capacity building for food and nutrition security stakeholders.

Vision

To be a leading food and nutrition security research and training institute in Africa

Mission

To partner for demand-driven research, to inform food and nutrition security programming and policy direction.

  • Reducing Hunger
  • Fighting malnutrition
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Team

Team

Fanseri brings together a multidisciplinary team of nutritionists, food scientists, researchers, public health specialists, and technology experts dedicated to advancing evidence-based food and nutrition research. Our team is committed to developing innovative solutions, promoting healthy dietary practices, and generating scientific knowledge that improves community health, food security, and sustainable nutrition.

Dr Joseph Tinarwo

Executive Director

Dr Joseph Tinarwo is a food systems researcher with a PhD in Public Management and Governance (University of Johannesburg)

Justin Mupeyiwa

Senior Research Fellow

Strategic management and monitoring & evaluation professional.
Master of Social Science in Monitoring and Evaluation from Lupane State University
Master of Commerce in Strategic Management (Business Administration and Management) from Great Zimbabwe University.

Dr Monica Muti

Senior Research Fellow

Nutrition Intervention Manager at Ministry of Health and Child Welfare

Professor Jesca Fanzo

Advisor

Professor of Food Policy & Climate

Dr Suresh Babu

Advisor

Impact-oriented international agricultural development leader, program manager, policy impact analyst and communicator

Professor Tim Brown

Advisor

Professor of Global Health Geography