Pakistan records poorest performance in South Asia in 2026 global hunger index
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Food security and regional inequality: a relevant GS2 and GS3 topic for International Relations.
Why in news
The 2026 Global Hunger Index (GHI) report revealed that Pakistan recorded the poorest performance in South Asia, highlighting regional food insecurity.
Background
The 2026 GHI report was published by Welthungerhilfe, Ruhr University Bochum, and Helvetas. It noted that Pakistan's undernourishment status shifted from 'low' to 'medium' since 2018.
Facts for Prelims
- Report / IndexGlobal Hunger Index (GHI) 2026: Pakistan recorded the poorest performance in South Asia.
- FactSouth Asia region score in GHI 2026: 23.5.
- FactFAO estimate: 218 million people in South Asia (including Iran) faced undernourishment between 2023 and 2025.
- BodyWelthungerhilfe, Ruhr University Bochum, and Helvetas are the organizations behind the GHI report.
Prelims practice question
Which organization is one of the entities behind the Global Hunger Index (GHI) report?
- (a)NITI Aayog
- (b)Welthungerhilfe
- (c)World Bank
- (d)ICAR
Show answer
Answer: (b) Welthungerhilfe — The note specifies that Welthungerhilfe, Ruhr University Bochum, and Helvetas are the organizations behind the GHI report.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the impact of climate-related disasters and economic instability on food security in South Asia. Suggest measures to mitigate regional undernourishment.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Climate-economic nexus: Compounding effect of erratic rainfall and debt-driven inflation on agricultural yields
- Regional disparity: Divergent food security outcomes across South Asian nations despite shared geographical vulnerabilities
Keywords: Food Security · Climate Resilience · Economic Instability · Regional Cooperation · Undernourishment
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