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La fame It is not an inevitable condition of humanity; rather, it arises from decisions made by governments and economic structures. These choices often perpetuate the inequalities, leading to significant inequalities in access to food. Currently, approximately 673 million people lack adequate nutrition, while just 3.000 billionaires control nearly 15% of global GDP.
In the near future, it is alarming to note that, while military spending has increased to $2,7 trillion—the highest level since the Cold War—rich nations have failed to meet their commitment to allocate 0,7% of their GDP to support development in impoverished countries. This disparity in priorities demonstrates a pressing need for reform.
Reforming global governance
Given current challenges, existing international structures, established after 1945, are inadequate. We are facing not only hunger and conflict, but also an impending climate crisis that exacerbates these problems. It is therefore crucial to reevaluate and strengthen the multilateralism, ensuring that countries can implement effective public policies to alleviate hunger and poverty.
Inclusion and taxation
To effectively combat hunger, it is essential that public budgets include provisions for the poor and that the rich contribute equitably through taxation. Recently, during the G20 Summit, Brazil supported the introduction of taxes on the super-rich, marking a historic milestone in our efforts. This initiative highlights the need for tax justice globally.
Brazil's commitment to the fight against hunger
In Brazil, these principles are being actively implemented. Our Parliament is close to approving a comprehensive tax reform that will introduce a minimum tax on high incomes, freeing millions of low-income individuals from tax obligations. This reform reflects our commitment to creating a more equitable economic landscape.
Furthermore, during our presidency of the G20, we initiated the Global Alliance against Hunger and PovertyThis coalition, which has already attracted 200 members, including 103 countries and several organizations, aims not only to share good practices but also to mobilize resources and secure concrete commitments.
Successful initiatives in Brazil
Implementing public policies focused on reducing inequalities and ensuring the right to adequate food is crucial to success. Brazil has made significant progress in this area since prioritizing the fight against hunger in 2023. Recent data indicates that over 26 million Brazilians have been lifted from hunger this year alone. Furthermore, Brazil has been removed from the FAO Hunger Map for the second time, thanks to policies that had previously been abandoned.
Our achievements are the result of coordinated efforts across various sectors. We have expanded our national income transfer program to reach 20 million families, providing support to 8,5 million children under six. Investment in school meal programs has benefited 40 million students, while also supporting smallholder farmers through public procurement initiatives.
Creating a sustainable economic environment
None of these policies can be sustained without a robust economic framework. By focusing on job creation and income generation, hunger can be significantly reduced. Our economic strategy prioritizes wage increases, resulting in the lowest unemployment rate ever recorded in Brazil's history. Furthermore, a significant reduction in income inequality has been achieved.
While Brazil still faces challenges in achieving complete food security, our experiences demonstrate that government intervention can effectively combat hunger. However, this requires a fundamental shift in global priorities: investing in sustainable development rather than military spending, addressing inequality rather than perpetuating the concentration of wealth, and addressing climate change with a focus on human well-being.
In the near future, it is alarming to note that, while military spending has increased to $2,7 trillion—the highest level since the Cold War—rich nations have failed to meet their commitment to allocate 0,7% of their GDP to support development in impoverished countries. This disparity in priorities demonstrates a pressing need for reform.
In the near future, it is alarming to note that, while military spending has increased to $2,7 trillion—the highest level since the Cold War—rich nations have failed to meet their commitment to allocate 0,7% of their GDP to support development in impoverished countries. This disparity in priorities demonstrates a pressing need for reform.