Data: The UN has overlooked millions of malnourished children in Africa

Four years ago the United Nations (UN) member states created a list of international development targets, known as the Sustainable Development Goals. These included 17 urgent calls for action aimed at improving the lives of people around the world. Tackling poverty and food insecurity were placed at the top of the list. One region where hunger and poverty continue to blight the lives of millions, affecting the survival and development of children, in particular, is in West and Central Africa. For the UN to develop effective policies for reducing persistent poverty and hunger, they first needed a clear picture of…

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