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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Global Hunger Index is an annual tool that measures and tracks hunger across countries and regions using a composite score derived from four indicators.
- Who publishes the Global Hunger Index?
- What are the four indicators used to calculate the GHI?
- Why does the Government of India object to the GHI?
- Which UN goal does the GHI relate to?

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