The concept of the global hunger index

von Grebmer, Klaus; Bernstein, Jill; de Waal, Alex; Prasai, Nilam; Yin, Sandra; Yohannes, Yisehac. 2015. The concept of the global hunger index. In 2015 Global hunger index: Armed conflict and the challenge of hunger. Chapter 1. Pp. 6-11. Bonn, Germany; Washington, DC; and Dublin, Ireland: Welthungerhilfe; International Food Policy Research Institute; Concern Worldwide. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/150309

The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger globally, regionally, and by country.1 Each year, the International Food Policy Research Institute calculates GHI scores in order to assess progress, or the lack thereof, in decreasing hunger. The GHI is designed to raise awareness and understanding of regional and country differences in the struggle against hunger. By calling attention to the issue, we hope that this report will trigger action to reduce hunger around the world.