The Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, launched at the opening of the G20 summit on Monday (18), already has the participation of 82 countries. The proposal was conceived by Brazil with the aim of accelerating global efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty, which are central priorities in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Among the countries that have already joined are all G20 members. Only Argentina had not announced its participation by Monday morning, but the country decided to join at the last minute.
In addition to the countries, the European and African unions, which are members of the bloc, 24 international organizations, nine financial institutions, and 31 philanthropic and non-governmental organizations have also announced their participation.
The participation, which began in July and remains open, is formalized through a declaration that defines general and specific commitments, which are aligned with the priorities and specific conditions of each signatory.
Among the actions are the “Sprints 2030,” which are an attempt to eradicate hunger and extreme poverty through large-scale policies and programs.
The Global Alliance aims to reach 500 million people with cash transfer programs in low and lower-middle-income countries by 2030, expand quality school meals for an additional 150 million children in countries with endemic child poverty and hunger, and raise billions in credit and donations through multilateral development banks to implement these and other programs.
The Alliance will have its own governance linked to the G20, but it will not be restricted to the nations that make up the group.
The administration will be managed by a Champions Council and a Support Mechanism. The governance system is expected to be operational by mid-2025. Until then, Brazil will provide temporary support for essential functions.
Challenges
Experts interviewed by Agência Brasil support the alliance but warn that it must overcome significant challenges to be effective. Two key issues stand out: ensuring that countries implement long-term measures that produce sustainable results and involving civil society in the implementation of policies.
Source: Agência Brasil