Governments and partners move forward with Fast-Track country plans, aiming for concrete results at the Doha Leaders’ Meeting

As part of the Fast-Track Initiative, the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty is actively supporting the development of nine national plans aimed at accelerating action against hunger, poverty, and climate risks.

This effort was highlighted during the week of 15 September, when the first round of national roundtables brought together governments, multilateral development banks, UN organizations, foundations, and other stakeholders to explore opportunities for collaboration.

So far, these plans have drawn 73 expressions of interest from Alliance members, including financial commitments and knowledge partnerships to ensure their rapid and evidence-based implementation.

Among the nine plans, four pre-plans – Ethiopia, Haiti, Kenya, and Zambia – are the most advanced and are currently under discussion at the national level, led by the respective ministries.

Following the September roundtables, the four governments are now engaging in a series of bilateral follow-up meetings to secure additional funding and establish critical knowledge partnerships. These discussions will shape the second round of national roundtables, scheduled for early October.

The most advanced partnerships emerging from this process are expected to be announced during the First Leaders’ Meeting in Doha on 3 November, marking a key milestone in the collective effort to fast-track solutions to hunger and poverty worldwide.