La lucha contra el hambre se estanca

The global fight against hunger has stagnated and recently worsened, primarily due to the convergence of worldwide crises such as pandemics, armed conflicts, and the climate crisis. The Global Hunger Index (GHI) reveals a significant reversal in previously achieved progress, indicating that the combination of poverty, inequality, and inadequate governance—exacerbated by the war in Ukraine—has hindered any imminent recovery toward the Sustainable Development Goals. GHI data, based on indicators of malnutrition, mortality, and child development, show an alarming increase in the number of undernourished people and stagnant rates of child wasting. This stagnation is particularly pronounced in specific regions, underscoring the urgency of transforming current food systems to make them more equitable, sustainable, and resilient in the face of new geopolitical and environmental realities. This situation is highly relevant to open data, as it highlights the need for transparency and access to information to monitor the effectiveness of public policies. Local initiatives that employ budget tracking systems and community-based evaluation demonstrate how access to open data and accountability tools empower citizens. The availability of reliable information is crucial for identifying governance failures and designing context-specific solutions, thereby facilitating the development of fair and efficient food systems.

Source: publico.es
Published on 2023-10-13

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