Episode 17: Meera Shekar. More and Better Financing for Nutrition

For the next instalment in the mini-series on “More – and Better – Financing for Nutrition”, N4D are taking it global in a discussion with Dr Meera Shekar, who was, until recently, the World Bank Global Lead for Nutrition. She is the main author of the World Bank Nutrition Investment Framework 2024, a crucial document in understanding what it’s going to take to move global nutrition financing from where it is now to where we want to be in 10 years, in tackling all forms of malnutrition. Meera highlights key messages from the framework, including the US$30 billion per annum required for nutrition (significantly higher than 2017’s estimate) – and that every dollar invested in nutrition brings a return of $23.N4D’s directors quiz her on making the case for innovative financing, how countries can more effectively advocate for domestic funding, and how global systems such as the SUN Movement can support country-led approaches for financing. Meera’s responses offer important insights into how countries and global structures can better advocate for funding nutrition. Listen now and be part of this important conversation.NOTE: Meera refers to UHC in the podcast, which stands for Universal Health CoveragePlease join the debate! Credits: Recorded edited and published by: N4D & Nutriat.coTheme tune: Saraweto, used with kind permission of Just East of Jazz© N4D Group 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.