G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders Declaration:
The G20 Leaders’ Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was headlined by the official launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty
- Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty 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.
- It consists of 81 countries (including India), 26 international organisations, 9 financial institutions and 31 philanthropic foundations and non-governmental organisations have already joined the Alliance.
- Any member country can access proven best practices from other members and identify potential partners willing to assist in the development of its own national model.”
- Assistance may be in the form of technical expertise or financial support.
- 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.
- These include: school meals; cash transfers; smallholder and family farming support programs; socio-economic inclusion programs; integrated maternal and early childhood interventions; and water access solutions.
- The Alliance does not boast an exclusive fund.
- It envisions playing a matchmaking role, connecting countries in need with motivated donors and technical support.
- The $2-3 million required annually for its operations will come from member countries and institutions such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UNICEF, and the World Bank.
