The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty was launched at G20 Leaders’ Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Key points
- It was championed by Brazil during its G20 presidency in 2024.
- The initiative will serve as a platform for connecting countries in need of assistance with public policies targeted towards eradicating hunger and poverty, with partners willing to offer expertise or financial support.
- According to Brazil, 81 countries (including India), 26 international organisations, 9 financial institutions, and 31 philanthropic foundations and non-governmental organisations have already joined the Alliance.
- The Alliance will provide a platform for countries to support each others’ public policies aimed at eradicating hunger and poverty.
- The Alliance has identified an evidence-based policy basket, which comprises more than 50 policy instruments that member countries can avail support for.
- Of particular importance are the six “Sprints 2030”, high-impact areas which will see target-oriented initiatives catering to the most vulnerable.
