Several countries have unveiled ambitious national programs to fight hunger and poverty through a new model of coordinated international cooperation. During the First Leaders’ Meeting of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty in Doha, Ethiopia, Haiti, Kenya, and Zambia presented detailed implementation plans supported by international financial institutions, bilateral donors, UN agencies, and philanthropic organizations. These initiatives are part of the Alliance’s Fast-Track Initiative, which aligns global support behind country-led programs rather than donor-driven projects. The approach aims to use aid resources more effectively and promote inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development.
In Zambia, the government is scaling up its “Cash+” approach by integrating social protection with nutrition, livelihood development, education, and climate resilience. Backed by major partners such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, and bilateral donors, the program seeks to reach two million households by 2031. It emphasizes inclusive growth and social protection, with extensive technical support from organizations like FAO, ILO, UNICEF, and World Vision.
Ethiopia is advancing its Yelemat Tirufat Flagship Programme to transform livestock and poultry value chains, increase farmer incomes, and reduce post-harvest losses. Supported by the African Development Bank, FAO, UNIDO, Spain, the UK, Brazil, and other partners, the initiative represents a comprehensive push for agricultural productivity and resilience. The program is led by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture and coordinated with regional authorities and Alliance partners.
In Kenya, the “Maji Plus: Water to Thrive” program aims to provide affordable water access to 1,400 schools and communities in arid regions, improving nutrition, health, and livelihoods while strengthening climate resilience. The African Development Bank, World Bank, Brazil, India, and the Rockefeller Foundation are among the key supporters, while a government-led Program Implementation Group will ensure coordinated rollout and accountability.
Haiti, in partnership with the Alliance, has launched a five-year plan to expand social protection systems and cash transfers under its National Social Protection and Promotion Policy. With financial backing from the Inter-American Development Bank, Brazil, and the World Bank, and technical assistance from UN and international agencies, Haiti seeks to enhance food security, economic inclusion, and community resilience.
The Global Alliance is also advancing efforts to expand national school meal programs worldwide. Through partnerships with the School Meals Coalition and the Latin American Sustainable School Feeding Network, members have pledged to provide nutritious meals to 150 million additional children by 2030. Countries such as Indonesia and Benin are leading examples, implementing or expanding large-scale, locally sourced school feeding programs with Alliance support.
Other countries are progressing through the Fast-Track process, including Palestine, Rwanda, Tanzania, Cambodia, Cuba, and Mozambique. Palestine is prioritizing cash transfers and maternal-child health programs amid a severe humanitarian crisis, while Rwanda and Tanzania are expanding nationwide economic and early childhood development initiatives. These actions illustrate a growing global momentum toward country-led, coordinated approaches to poverty and hunger reduction.
The Alliance’s Fast-Track Initiative follows a structured four-phase approach—from country selection and pre-plan development to matchmaking and roundtable coordination. To date, 14 pre-plans have been developed across 12 countries, with over 85 partnership commitments received. This framework enables faster, more efficient mobilization of financing and technical support.
Launched at the G20 Summit in Brazil in 2024, the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty has grown to more than 200 members, including over 100 countries, major international organizations, and financial institutions. Its mission is to accelerate progress toward ending hunger and poverty (SDGs 1 and 2) through coordinated, evidence-based national programs. By replacing fragmented donor projects with integrated, country-owned solutions, the Alliance represents a transformative step toward achieving global food security and sustainable development.
