Micronutrient Forum

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“THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY MANAGEMENT WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF AN ACCOUNTING FIRM. The Form 990 was reviewed and approved by the audit committee prior to filing. A copy of the Form 990 is presented to board members after filing.”

“The Organization incurred salaries and wage expenses through a Professional Employer Organization. This includes the compensation paid for the executive director.”

“Ken Brown received compensation during the year related to work performed on a project related to the Forum. As this was not compensation received for services in the capacity of a board member, Ken Brown was not considered to be an independent board member.”

“THE MICRONUTRIENT FORUM SERVES AS A GLOBAL CATALYST AND CONVENER FOR SHARING EXPERTISE, INSIGHTS AND EXPERIENCE RELEVANT TO MICRONUTRIENTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE INTEGRATIONS WITH RELEVANT SECTORS. The Micronutrient Forum's strategy is predicated on the fact that stakeholders in the nutrition field need a sound micronutrient technical resource and that conversely scientific research should be informed by the needs of stakeholders such as policymakers, implementors, funders, and investors. However, knowledge without action is insufficient. The Micronutrient Forum must also identify knowledge gaps, prioritize, and coordinate and collaborate with others to fill those gaps, and effectively disseminate this new knowledge. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE MICRONUTRIENT FORUM IS TO FOSTER DIALOGUE AMONG THE RESEARCH, POLICY, CLINICAL, PROGRAM AND PRIVATE SECTOR COMMUNITIES TO FACILITATE THE TRANSLATION OF EVIDENCE FOR POLICY AND PROGRAM PLANNING, AND TO INFORM RESEARCH NEEDS AND PRIORITIES BASED ON EVIDENCE GAPS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS. VISION A world where all people have optimal micronutrient status for health and well-being. MISSION To promote dialogue and collective action on vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients across multiple sectors by bridging nutrition science, policy, programs, and responsible business practices for health and wellbeing.”