Description
GIFSL is committed to strengthening global food systems through crossdisciplinary
leadership development and facilitation of strategic partnerships.
GIFSL projects foster food systems leadership through professional
development programs, experiential education, and mentoring offered through
a global consortium of universities in collaboration with industry, governments,
and international organizations. GIFSL works toward creating more resilient
food systems by facilitating collaboration across disciplines and the creation of
strong public-private-academic partnerships.
Purpose
The goal of GIFSL is to catalyze integrated and harmonized food systems for
global food safety and food security. The mission of GIFSL is collective action
through leadership programs, networks, and resources.
Scope Global
Primary Funders
Major support is provided by the General Mills Foundation, the Rockefeller
Foundation, SSAFE, Ecolab, Davisco, Cargill Inc., Buhler Group, and the
University of Minnesota; an Endowed Chair of Global Food Systems Leadership
with matching donations from the University of Minnesota and Cargill, Inc.
along with other gifts, sponsorships, and donations also support GIFSL.
Participants & Key Collaborators
GIFSL has more than 30 partners and individual mentors and fellows that
represent Inter-Governmental Organizations (IGOs), educational/academic
institutions, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), regional and national
governments, industry, and the private sector.
Definition of One Health
“One Health” emphasizes the interdependency of human, animal and ecosystem
health.
GIFSL “One Health Leadership” programs expand awareness that “health”
includes complete physical, mental and social well-being and demonstrate the
linkage of sustainable food systems to social and economic stability, key
prerequisites for achieving global food safety and security.
Monitoring & Evaluation Strategy
GIFSL documents the strategic intent and monitors the progress of all projects
in quarterly updates. Training programs are individually evaluated at the end of
the initial training and then follow-up evaluations are conducted six months
out. The GIFSL Impact Model is used to evaluate the larger initiative.
Sources of Information
GIFSL Website: http://foodsystemsleadership.org/ and interview with Dr.
Hueston.
Contact William Hueston
Executive Director
Download the Catalog of One Health Activities and Programs
September 2011
