| Resumen: |
One of the most significant lessons we have learned is that food security and nutrition are not only outcomes of poverty—they are also drivers of it. Hunger and malnutrition perpetuate inequality and constrain human potential. Families may escape poverty in economic terms, but if they fail to meet their nutritional needs, the effects—stunting, disease, cognitive impairment— can last for generations. As we move forward, it is clear that achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG1 (No Poverty) and SDG2 (Zero Hunger), requires a comprehensive approach to social protection. We must confront “biological poverty”—the inability to access nutritious food. This is not simply a humanitarian issue; it is a question of justice and human dignity. Every person has the right to adequate food, and national social protection systems must be harnessed to fulfill this right. In an era of polycrisis, fragile and least- developed countries like Timor-Leste and those within the Group of Seven Plus (g7+) face unique challenges. Global inequities, climate change, and economic shocks have compounded the difficulties these nations encounter. We must direct our attention to these vulnerable countries and ensure that no one—and no country—is left behind in our global development efforts. |
