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1 International Life Sciences Institute

2 International Life Sciences Institute Global Partnerships for a Healthier World ILSI is a global network of scientists who work together to provide science that improves public health and wellbeing and safeguards the environment.

3 Global Partnerships for a Healthier World Founded in 1978 in USA with original focus on ingredient safety (caffeine) Now covers range of environmental, nutrition, and food science issues From inception its vision has been global Science and health are borderless concepts Science can be applied in national and regional context no matter where it is generated

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5 International Life Sciences Institute Worldwide Reach Country & Regional ILSI Argentina ILSI Brasil ILSI Europe Focal Point in China ILSI HESI (Health & Env Sci Inst) ILSI India ILSI Japan ILSI Korea ILSI Mexico ILSI North Africa and Gulf Region ILSI North America ILSI North Andean ILSI South Africa ILSI South Andean ILSI Southeast Asia Region ILSI Meso-America (launched Jan 2014) ILSI Research Foundation Numerous subgroups

6 Our Approach Tripartite Collaboration Scientific processes and scientific outcomes are better when experts from multiple sectors work together to anticipate, identify and resolve complex science and health issues of common concern Academic Scientists Industry Scientists Government Scientists

7 Our Approach Prominent researchers work together to: Identify emerging health challenges Deliver science to improve health/safety Deliver science to help harmonize policies and procedures Encourage scientific dialogue among experts from all sectors of society

8 Our Approach Transparency Peer-review publication of science Public disclosure of all funding sources Strong declaration-of-interest policies Advocacy for Use of Science ILSI does not try to influence legislative or regulatory outcomes does not lobby govt

9 ILSI Focus Re-formulated 2013 Four Thematic Areas Thematic areas serve as organizing principles to improve cross-boundary coordination and collaboration

10 Food and Water Safety Chemical and microbial

11 Toxicology and Risk Science Basic research and risk assessment, management and communication

12 Nutrition, Health and Wellness Disease prevention and health optimization

13 Ag Sustainability & Nutrition Security Simultaneous challenges of climate change and increasing food demand

14 One ILSI Approach (2013) Science and health issues are borderless Global network of public and private sector scientists collaborate to resolve important issues Collectively entities have greater impact on health and safety than one alone does

15 One ILSI Approach (2013) Branches and the Research Foundation work together to achieve common objectives Issue identification Program development and implementation Dissemination of outputs, outcomes, and results

16 One ILSI Puts Added Value on Cross-Geography Collaboration Builds on ILSI s existing ability to mobilize human and financial resources globally Encourages additional effort on coordination, cooperation & collaboration

17 ILSI South Africa

18 About Us Founded 1998 Celebrated 15th birthday 2013 Board of Trustees = 50:50 members + public trustees Assembly of members By-laws / Code of Ethics / Anti-Corruption Policy / Anti-Trust (Competition Law issues) Staff structure

19 Since Jan 2013 Part-time

20 ILSI South Africa Invigorating Its Role in the ILSI Network 2014 and beyond Driving ILSI s desire to expand footprint in Africa work closely with ILSI Global North Africa & Mid East = new Intention: SA to expand to become regional branch encompassing Sub- Saharan Africa

21 ILSI South Africa Invigorating Its Role in the ILSI Network 2014 and beyond Food Safety Risk Assessment Workshop - SA SADC delegates (13 out of 15) ILSI funded Collaboration with FAO Process beyond Workshop Food Additive Risk Assessment Workshop - Kenya 24 June 2014 University of Kenyatta

22 ILSI South Africa Invigorating Its Role in the ILSI Network 2014 and beyond Ex-ICD activities in food safety Ghana July 2014: HACCP training End July 2014: HACCP training Ex-ICD activities in food safety Nigeria November 2014: HACCP training CCAfrica meeting pre or post Workshop Cameroon January 2015: TBD

23 ILSI South Africa Invigorating Its Role in the ILSI Network 2014 and beyond Nutrition Task Force = FIRST for ILSI SA VISION ILSI SA NTF intends to contribute in relevant and meaningful ways to nutrition science informed by the pertinent needs identified for the SA population, through collaborative partnerships between academia, government and the industry. The ILSI SA NTF will work to build, support and promote local relevant nutrition and public health science and capacity across the lifespan.

24 Become a part of this amazing community with tremendous benefits for members and help ILSI South Africa to become greater See Congress bags for more information Visit ILSI at: Visit ILSI South Africa at: Follow us at: Like us at:

25 Enjoy the Workshop!!