NEWS – Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty launched

HIGHLIGHTS

• Launched at Brazil G20 (2024): A major initiative under Brazil’s presidency.
• Objective: Connect countries in need of public policy assistance with partners offering expertise or financial support.
• Origin: Stemming from the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2015).
• Context:
  • COVID-19 reversed progress on poverty and hunger.
  • Rising conflicts, climate change, and uneven recovery further exacerbated challenges.
  • Projections for 2030 show 622 million in extreme poverty and 582 million in hunger.

Structure and Functioning

• Members:
  • 81 countries (e.g., India), 26 international organizations, 9 financial institutions, 31 NGOs and foundations.
• Focus Areas (Sprints 2030):
  • School meals.
  • Cash transfers.
  • Smallholder and family farming.
  • Maternal and early childhood interventions.
  • Socio-economic inclusion programs.
  • Water access solutions.
• Operation:
  • Matchmaking platform, not a funding body.
  • Annual budget of $2-3 million from members and institutions (e.g., FAO, UNICEF).
• Headquarters: Likely in Brasilia or Rome (FAO office).

Significance

• Addresses urgent global needs for hunger and poverty eradication.
• Provides evidence-based policies and best practices to member nations.
• Strengthens collaboration among governments, organizations, and donors for sustainable development.