Abe is a public health nutrition professional, with over 30 years’ experience in both technical and leadership roles.

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Abe has worked at both national and state levels for health agencies in the United States. He has also had advisory and consulting roles in over 30 countries.

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Abe’s areas of expertise and experience include: development of policies and strategies related to the prevention and control of vitamin and mineral deficiencies; strengthening maternal and child nutrition programmes through evidence-based interventions and technical and programmatic capacity development; engaging public-private-civic sector partnerships in support of effective food fortification programmes; and advising on the design and implementation of feasible and ongoing nutrition programme monitoring and surveillance systems.

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Abe holds a Master of Science degree.
 

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