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Written question asked by Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 19 March 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 22 March 2019 (named day). It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Friday, 22 March 2019 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Developing Countries: Malnutrition

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what bilateral discussions she has had with other donor Governments on support for nutrition programmes following the publication of the Global Nutrition Report 2018.

Answer

As a Human Capital Champion, the Secretary of State for International Development is advocating for greater investment in improved human capital outcomes, which include reduced childhood stunting.

DFID officials also continue to play a leading role in global discussions on addressing malnutrition, for example through our work with Japan to prepare for the Global Nutrition Summit in 2020.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
234201
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Developing countries Development aid Malnutrition
Link
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