Securing Investments in Nutrition and Implications for Childhood Development
Almost half of all child deaths before the age of five can be attributed to malnutrition, which affects one in three children globally. In the fight against malnutrition, the World Bank is a primary target of advocacy, as it is the world’s largest source of development financing and has committed itself to investing in early childhood development and human capital.
This case study aims to document how the ACTION Global Health Advocacy Partnership (ACTION) has influenced the World Bank’s prioritization of nutrition, with a focus on stunting, resulting in greater investment and better World Bank policies. It also highlights the key role parliamentarians have to play in advancing the World Bank’s impact on reducing malnutrition around the globe.