The summit of Group of 20 leading economies in Brazil issued the 'G20 RiodeJaneiro Leaders' Declaration', addressing major global challenges and crises. It prioritised actions towards achieving concrete results in the fight against hunger and poverty, emphasising the launch of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty. The declaration issued on Monday (local time) underlined the setback the fight against hunger and poverty suffered due to COVID-19 and called for a greater and more effective commitment to fight the twin evils.
"The world produces more than enough food to eradicate hunger. Collectively, we do not lack knowledge nor resources to fight poverty and defeat hunger, In light of this, we have launched the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty and welcome its innovative approach to mobilizing finance and knowledge sharing to support the implementation of country-led, country-owned, large-scale and evidence-based programs aiming at reducing hunger and poverty worldwide," the declaration read. It emphasised the global alliance and invited all countries, international organizations, multilateral development banks, knowledge centres and philanthropic institutions to accelerate efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty while reducing inequalities and contributing to revitalizing global partnerships for sustainable development.
The declaration mentioned that the alliance will adhere to proven techniques such as cash transfers, the development of homegrown school feed.