France

London 2013 Commits to addressing the challenge of tackling undernutrition: Nutrition is a mainstream objective of the newly adopted intervention strategic framework of the Agence Française de Développement on food security in Africa south of the Sahara (2013–2016). France puts emphasis on nutrition programs in the framework of its food assistance (up to 50% of the allocated amount). France decided in 2013 to allocate a share of the revenues of its tax on international transactions to improve child health in the Sahel, including the financing of nutrition-related healthcare.

Reported progress In line with France original 2013 commitments, France continues to allocate each year half of its food assistance budget to nutrition programs.