A few challenges facing the world today match the scale of malnutrition, a condition that directly affects one in three people.
Malnutrition and diet are by far the biggest risk factors for the global burden of disease and the economic consequences represent losses of 11% of GDP every year in Africa/ Asia.
Preventing malnutrition delivers $16 in returns on investments for every $1 spent.
KEY FINDINGS ON THE 2016 GLOBAL NUTRITION REPORT
Malnutrition creates a cascade of individual and societal challenges – and opportunities
The world is off-track to reach global targets- but there is hope.
Nutrition is central to the SDGs.
Current commitments do not match the need.
SMART commitments and targets matter.
We must move beyond talk to action.
Today’s data and knowledge are not sufficient to maximize investments.
2016 CALL TO ACTION
Make the political choice to end all forms of malnutrition
Invest more, and allocate better.
Collect the right data to maximize investments.
Invest in carrying out a proven and evidence-informed solution- and in identifying new ones.
