On behalf of the Multilateral Development Bank Nutrition Financing Advocacy Coalition
Despite progress, malnutrition remains one of the world’s most urgent and deadly public health challenges—contributing to nearly half of all child deaths and costing low- and middle-income countries trillions in lost productivity each year. As global funding tightens, the World Bank’s leadership is critical to sustaining and scaling progress. As one of the largest funders of nutrition, the Bank has both the responsibility and opportunity to embed nutrition across its priorities—from universal health coverage and social protection to jobs and human capital. Ahead of the 2025 World Bank Annual Meetings, the Multilateral Development Bank Nutrition Financing Advocacy Coalition has outlined key priorities to drive impact at scale: increasing and tracking nutrition financing, strengthening people-centered policies and accountability, and ensuring nutrition is fully integrated across the Bank’s commitments. Together, we aim to keep nutrition at the forefront of the global development agenda.
Signatories
ACTION Global Health Advocacy Partnership, Global Health Advocates, Results Canada, Results UK, SDG2 Advocacy Hub, World Vision International