Abstract
Tributes to the late John Mason
Highlights
I first met John in the 1960s when I was in the Nutrition Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in London, and John came to see us with his PhD supervisor, Dr Kodicek, from Cambridge
John and Prof Latham, had supported me to participate at ACC/SCN until mid-1990s
Among others he supported the publication of my report on "Economic Growth, Equity and Nutrition Improvement in Indonesia" in UN-ACC/SCN publication 1993 with foreword by Dr A.Horwitz, Chairman ACC/SCN
Summary
John was a wonderful guy, high-energy, committed, driven, super-smart... and a great friend. He gave me my first real break in the world of nutrition. A 3-week consultancy became 4.5 years, during which time I learnt so much from John. Too hands-on to be a true coordinator...but a real dynamo. He didn't suffer fools, but was so generous with his time and support for everyone who showed true commitment. Under his watch the World Nutrition Report series started in the late 80s, and a raft of nutrition policy papers that broke new ground. A huge contribution from a larger than life personality who will be greatly missed
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