Both the nutritionist dietitian and the rest of the citizens (regardless of profession), we must take care of our attitude and consider certain premises before planning any activity elsewhere:
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Dietitian Nutritionist in International Cooperation
Usually some of the career opportunities of the nutritionist are:
Usually some of the career opportunities of the nutritionist dietitian are:
The approach to the different forms of malnutrition demands specific skills and the professional dietitian nutritionist could be the ideal expert for its management.
Entering International Cooperation requires a positive, active, enthusiastic and empathic attitude, that is, motivation and willingness to continuously transform.
What do I need as a health worker to enter Development Cooperation?
Additional training is essential; taking courses, a university expert or a master's degree in International Cooperation for Development or related subjects, is key. In addition, specialize in malnutrition It constitutes a fundamental premise for professional take-off in this field. We have not been prepared for certain approaches.
What would be matters related to International Cooperation from the field of health and nutrition?
- International health
- Public health
- Tropical diseases
- Community nutrition
- Nutritional epidemiology
- Approach in emergencies
- Maternal and child approach
- Among others.
What do I need as a health worker to enter Development Cooperation?
Additional training is essential; taking courses, a university expert or a master's degree in International Cooperation for Development or related subjects, is key. In addition, specialize in malnutrition It constitutes a fundamental premise for professional take-off in this field. We have not been prepared for certain approaches.
What would be matters related to International Cooperation from the field of health and nutrition?
- International health
- Public health
- Tropical diseases
- Community nutrition
- Nutritional epidemiology
- Approach in emergencies
- Maternal and child approach
- Among others.
In future post of the blog, you can find more information about it. For now, you can take a look at “Why is being an international aid worker and/or volunteer a dilemma? 7 key points»
But… what is Development Cooperation?
International Development Cooperation is the collaboration established between different countries, with the aim of reduce the poverty gap, encourage progress and overcome specific situations. In other words, it is an exchange of resources to promote development, equality and a fairer society. Other concepts related to Cooperation for Development are:
Humanitarian aid
Form of International Cooperation, in which assistance is provided during emergency circumstances due to natural disasters, states of war and conflict, among others.
Education for Development and Global Citizenship
Process or strategy developed in the territory itself, to raise awareness, promote solidarity and active behavior, thinking of the global good instead of the individual.
Spanish Law on International Cooperation for Development
Each country has its own laws regarding International Cooperation. In Spain, we had the Law 23/1998, of July 7. It arose from the will to want to collaborate for sustainable human, social and economic development in all nations. Although it has undergone certain modifications since its creation, the last one was in 2014. But, in a changing, globalized world and eager for transformation, some guidelines had become obsolete. Fortunately, in November 2022 the Law of Cooperation for Sustainable Development and Global Solidarity (aligned with the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs).
A little history ...
After the Second World War, Spain was left out of the Marshall Plan (1948-1952), that is, it did not receive economic aid from the United States, unlike the rest of the European countries. To get out of the situation, for years and until 1981, Spain was a recipient country of international aid. Therefore, we cannot forget that "we got out of the quagmire" thanks to the collaboration of others.
More history…
Pearson Commission (1969): best-positioned countries agree to donate 0,7% of their annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to the most impoverished. To this day, few countries reach this goal. Spain has gone from 0,19% in 2020 to 0,34% in 2022, but it is still far behind the European average (0,46%). The government promises 0,5% in 2023 and reaching 0,7% in 2030. We'll see…🤞
The countries that do not invest enough in development cooperation are not fighting for the equality that they promulgate, they are not thinking globally but individually. They are, in short, perpetuating the polarization between the poor and the rich.
Field and development cooperation…
- Inform you previously (context, customs, taboos, religion, etc.).
- Once on site, observe.
- Respect and adapt to the way of proceeding.
- Be open to learning and change.
- Share ideas without attempting impose your criteria.
- Act based on the real needs (no matter how excited or good will we have, we can't do what we want).
Beyond cooperation on the field…
The nutritionist may become change agent from his own sphere. It will be able to make visible what is happening in other parts of the planet and raise awareness about the global repercussion that our actions have at the food level. In other words, you can cooperate by contributing to Education for Development and Global Citizenship.
We nutritionist have a lot to say about food waste, food sustainability and the responsible consumption!
Let's give an example As nutritionist, let's join the zero hunger challenge!
CODINMA represents our interests as nutritionist in Madrid, fighting for the common good and recognition of the profession.
La International Network of SDG Promoters (RIPO), plays a great role in encouraging citizens to become agents of change for the fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.