The State of the World's Children

[4] The publication of the 1982–1983 The State of the World's Children report marked the start of the child survival revolution.

[5]: 95 Following the end of Grant's tenure at UNICEF and his death in 1995, The State of the World's Children has received significantly less attention.

[5]: 390 The State of the World's Children 1982–1983 launches the child survival revolution and pushed for GOBI (growth monitoring, oral rehydration therapy, breastfeeding, and immunization).

[2] The 1988 report argues for the need of a "Grand Alliance" for children between governments, schools, mass media, etc., to continue the child survival and development revolution.

[6][7] The report also argued that more innovation is necessary, and highlighted examples including Solar Ear (a solar-rechargeable hearing aid battery charger) and community-based management of acute malnutrition.