African Leaders for Nutrition Initiative

The African Leaders for Nutrition initiative (ALN) is a platform for high-level political engagement to advance nutrition in Africa. The initiative is part of eight flagship programs launched under the African Development Bank’s High 5 priorities, particularly “Feed Africa” and “Improve the quality of life for the people of Africa.” It is led by a group of ALN Champions, comprising current and former heads of state, finance ministers and eminent leaders with the power to catalyze and sustain high-level political leadership and commitment to end malnutrition in Africa.

With a special focus on the first 1,000 days of a child’s life and the grey matter infrastructure, the initiative aims to influence and generate innovative investments towards nutrition and food security that will build a foundation for productive human capital in Africa.

Accountability

The Continental Nutrition Accountability Scorecard, published on this website, highlights individual country progress and offers a snapshot of continental progress on commitment towards nutrition targets (Malibo Declaration; World Health Assembly targets and SDG’s).

Economic Investment Case for Nutrition

An annual review of economic case studies of cost-effective nutrition interventions in Africa. The reports act as an advocacy tool to identify gaps and needs to finance nutrition targets.

ALN Champion Engagement

A platform that enlists Heads of State, Finance Ministers and Eminent Leaders as nutrition champions to spur and build a high-level political movement and leadership to transform nutrition in Africa.