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About the Global Nutrition Report
The Global Nutrition Report (GNR) is the world’s leading independent assessment of the state of global nutrition. We provide the best available data, in-depth analysis and expert opinion rooted in evidence to drive action on nutrition where it is urgently needed.
A multi-stakeholder initiative comprised of global institutions, the GNR is led by experts in the field of nutrition. The GNR was established in 2014 following the first Nutrition for Growth summit, as an accountability mechanism to track progress against global nutrition targets and the commitments made to reach them.
Through a comprehensive report, interactive Country Nutrition Profiles and Nutrition for Growth Commitment Tracker, the GNR sheds light on the state of nutrition. We aim to highlight progress and working solutions to tackle poor diets and malnutrition around the world.
The GNR is leading coordinated efforts to develop an independent and unified accountability framework for nutrition, known as the Nutrition Accountability Framework. This framework will make use of existing mechanisms to strengthen global accountability for nutrition, driving faster and fairer progress to improve nutrition.
We are a unifying voice, designed for and with the communities who can act. By informing the nutrition debate, we inspire action to create a world free from malnutrition in all its forms.
2022 Global Nutrition Report
The 2022 Global Nutrition Report: Stronger commitments for greater action sets out the role of accountability and its ability to transform action to tackle the nutrition crisis. It analyses the hard work underway and emphasises the role of every stakeholder to demonstrate why coordination is the only way we can deliver sustainable nutrition outcomes.
Who is involved?
It is researched, analysed and written by the Chairs of an Independent Expert Group (IEG) of world-leading academics, researchers and government representatives. The IEG is consulted on, inputs into and reviews the report. A wider Stakeholder Group – drawn from government, donor, civil society, multilateral and private sector organisations – provides strategic leadership of the report.
Media enquiries
The Global Nutrition Report can provide journalists with a wide range of reliable statistics and evidence on malnutrition around the world. We can also arrange interviews with experts across the sector.
Host transition, 2023
As of May 2023, the GNR is no longer hosted by Development Initiatives. It is hosted by PATH.
Press releases
The Global Nutrition Report appoints Independent Expert Group Co-Chairs
The Stakeholder Group of the Global Nutrition Report is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Shibani Ghosh and Dr Giacomo Zanello as the Independent Expert Group Co-Chairs. Both Dr Ghosh and Dr Zanello joined as IEG members in 2021 and have been instrumental in developing the GNR’s high-quality content.
After a highly impactful tenure, Chair of Global Nutrition Report Independent Expert Group to step down
After three-and-a-half successful years as Chair of the Global Nutrition Report’s (GNR) Independent Expert Group (IEG), Dr Renata Micha – Associate Professor in Human Nutrition at the University of Thessaly, Greece – will step down from the role at the end of April 2023 to focus on her academic work.
PATH to become new Host of the Global Nutrition Report
The Global Nutrition Report (GNR) is pleased to announce the appointment of PATH as its next Host. The GNR is the world’s leading independent assessment of the state of global nutrition. As a leading organisation in global health, PATH has been selected for its extensive expertise in hosting initiatives, supporting partners and driving action in nutrition.
Development Initiatives to step down after highly successful period as Global Nutrition Report Host
After five highly successful years as Host of the Global Nutrition Report (GNR), in April 2023 Development Initiatives (DI) will step down from the role to focus on its new organisational strategy. Read how DI is supporting the GNR’s transition to a new Host
The Global Nutrition Report seeks new Host
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organisation to host the Global Nutrition Report (GNR) – a world-leading, multi-stakeholder accountability initiative aimed at strengthening action to end malnutrition.
Global Nutrition Report adopts new Charter to inspire action to end malnutrition in all its forms
Marking an exciting new phase in the its evolution, the Global Nutrition Report is adopting a new Charter to inspire greater action to end malnutrition in all its forms, and putting accountability at its heart. This follows a comprehensive planning process, independent external review and extensive consultations with key partners.
Global Nutrition Report publishes final update to the Nutrition for Growth Commitment Tracker
Today, the Global Nutrition Report (GNR) published the final update to the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Commitment Tracker. While the N4G Commitment Tracker will no longer be updated, the data will remain available on the GNR website.
GNR Independent Expert Group member Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig awarded the 2022 World Food Prize
Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig is a climate research scientist, she was named the 2022 World Food Prize Laureate for her pioneering work in modelling the impact of climate change on food production worldwide. Dr. Rosenzweig is a Senior Research Scientist at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies and member of the GNR’s Independent Expert Group.
The Global Nutrition Report following the Year of Action
The Nutrition Year of Action was a busy and critical year in which the Global Nutrition Report (GNR) published the 2021 Report, launched the Nutrition Accountability Framework (NAF), updated the Country Nutrition Profiles and the Nutrition for Growth Commitment Tracker (N4G tracker). This year the GNR will focus on maintaining the momentum created during the Year of Action by equipping stakeholders with the necessary information to take action on ending malnutrition.
2021 Global Nutrition Report: The state of global nutrition press release
The 2021 Global Nutrition Report: The state of global nutrition offers the world’s most comprehensive picture of the state of global nutrition and assesses the scale of the challenges faced in the fight to tackle poor diets and malnutrition in all its forms.
Changes to the Leadership of the Stakeholder Group
Shawn Baker, Chief Nutritionist for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has been appointed as the new Co-chair of the Stakeholder Group of the Global Nutrition Report, the world’s leading independent assessment of the state of global nutrition.
Global Nutrition Report launches latest global nutrition data
The Global Nutrition Report releases the latest data on progress towards tackling malnutrition and calls on decision-makers to step up commitments ahead of a critical year for nutrition and food systems.
Global Nutrition Report to lead the Nutrition Accountability Framework
The Global Nutrition Report (GNR) will take a lead role in the strengthening of accountability on commitments made to improve nutrition in the run up to the next Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit and beyond.
Changes to the leadership of the Independent Expert Group
Abigail Perry has stepped down from her role within the Global Nutrition Report’s Stakeholder Group to make way for a new Co-chair. Venkatesh Mannar has stepped down as Co-chair of the Independent Expert Group, which will continue to be led by Dr Renata Micha.
2020 Global Nutrition Report: Global Press Release
The 2020 Global Nutrition Report looks beyond global and national patterns, revealing significant inequalities in nutrition outcomes within countries and populations. Based on the best-available data, in-depth analysis and expert opinion rooted in evidence, the report identifies critical actions to achieve nutrition equity.
New experts appointed to lead the Global Nutrition Report
Dr Renata Micha and M.G. Ventakesh Mannar have been appointed as the new Co-Chairs of the world-renowned Global Nutrition Report.
Global Nutrition Report Independent Expert Group co-chairs to step down for 2019
The Co-chairs of the Global Nutrition Report’s Independent Expert Group will finish their term at the end of 2019, and will be passing their roles to new co-chairs.
2018 Global Nutrition Report launch press release
2018 Global Nutrition Report reveals malnutrition is unacceptably high and affects every country in the world, but there is also an unprecedented opportunity to end it.
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