This brief shares an analysis of trends in stunting and overweight among children under five – two of the six Global Nutrition Targets set by the World Health Assembly (WHA) for achievement by 2025 – in 12 focus countries.
• Of the 12 countries analysed, only one (Kenya) is currently on track to meet the 2025 stunting reduction target. In contrast, progress on the child overweight target is more promising, with nine out of 12 countries on track to achieve it by 2025.
• Deep dives into likely drivers of progress highlight the need for multi-sectoral approaches, strong political commitment, and targeted interventions. A shift towards integrated, data-driven, and context-specific solutions is crucial.