What is Global Hunger Index (GHI)?
The GHI is a multidimensional statistical tool used to describe the state of countries’ hunger situation. It is released annually by IFPRI since 2006. It ranks countries on a 100-point scale.
Zero on the scale is the best score (no hunger), and 100 is the worst. It highlights successes and failures in hunger reduction and provides insights into the drivers of hunger.
Thus, GHI aims to trigger actions to reduce hunger. The GHI is calculated by taking into account four indicator parameters.
They are (i) Undernourished population (1/3rd weight), (ii) Child wasting (1/6th weight), (iii) Child stunting (1/6th weight) and (iii) Infant mortality rate (1/3rd weight).
Stunting: Deficiency in height in relation to age, reflects chronic undernutrition.
Wasting: Low weight in relation to a child’s height, reflects acute undernutrition.
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