According to an announcement from the United Nation’s Department of Public Information on Tuesday, the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon appointed 27 individuals which included some heads of state and other reputable individuals to focus on improving nutrition as key to progress in health and development.
The group is to represent the many countries, organizations and sectors working to improve nutrition, and serve as strategic guides for the global movement, Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN), which is committed to advancing the strength and security of nations by improving maternal and child nutrition.SUN, is a global push for action and investment to improve maternal and child nutrition.
“Never before have so many leaders, from so many countries and fields, agreed to work together to improve nutrition,” said Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, as he explained that “the SUN movement gives all of us, including the UN, an opportunity to support countries in their efforts to end hunger and malnutrition.”
Okonjo-Iweala will be joining the lead group which includes heads of state from countries that have prioritized efforts to scale up nutrition, as well as representatives of the donor, civil society, business and UN system organizations that are aligning resources to help SUN countries drive progress.
The group’s role is to ensure that the countries at the heart of the movement are supported as they work to create tangible and sustainable improvements in nutrition. In addition to providing strategic oversight, the group will help to mobilize support and strengthen both coordination and accountability within the Movement.
Twenty-seven countries have so far signed up to the SUN movement and according to the UN, more countries are set to join in the coming months.
SUN helps governments, civil society, businesses, development agencies, international organizations and foundations to synergize their support to communities as they reduce malnutrition – and demonstrate their results.
“This is a historic moment for nutrition,” said David Nabarro, Coordinator of the SUN Movement.“Today a group of world leaders pledges to work together to improve the nutrition of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable children. Their two-year commitment to SUN illustrates the urgency and priority that these leaders place on alleviating malnutrition, as well as a recognition of the incredible impact that improved nutrition could have on the future of both individuals and nations.”
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is this a distraction?
ReplyDeletecertainly, looking for a way to distract you for the world bank presidency post.
ReplyDeletePlease, sir, some weeks ago, you declare in your bulletin that the Nigerian MoF has been elected WB president; but today you are talking about WB presidential candidate? I got confused; so, what happened ? was the African Nigeria Lady's election cancelled? if yes, by whom and when?
ReplyDeleteI do not see any honour to be appointed in any worldwide partnership group over any global issue such as nutrition. i do not mean that malnutrition ou hunger is not a development priority with direct impact on health improvement but being SUN's members is nothing special even some head of states are members. anyway, FAO is the best UN organization to deal with this matter if this UN specialized platform used to get the appropriate fund from international community. so, good luck to our sister but it would pitious if she could not become WB president. Her appointment in SUN is just a distraction or black joke for Africa. for me, it would be better for her to go back home and serve NIGERIA who needs her more than UN.
From a francophone reader residing in Cote d'Ivoire
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This appointment of our able Finance minister by UN is a distraction for Africa not to clinch the position of World Bank. Please Ma, reject the appointment and focus more on your campaign for the World bank presidency. You have the support of all Africans.
ReplyDeleteWe look forward to popping the Champain on the day you will be named the president of WB by the Grace of God. Wish you goodluck
Roselyn Anyafulu
This may sound in appropriate, but to me, its certainly a compensation for her expected lost bid. Oyibo dey try, butI expect all Africans and Asians alike to rally behind this woman in order for her to claim the presidency of the world bank based on merit. Its time make a statement at the world front.
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