Interview with Lisa van Nieuwkoop, The Netherlands
Michelle Tang2026-03-06T10:31:56+01:00At the Donor Platform’s Annual General Assembly in Brussels, Board Member Lisa van Nieuwkoop (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands) highlighted a key message: with limited resources, coordination becomes a resource in itself. Watch the short interview to hear her reflections.
FAO: The Status of Land Tenure and Governance
Michelle Tang2026-02-27T11:21:19+01:00This report presents innovative analyses on land tenure systems and governance, with a focus on women’s land rights and the role of customary tenure in addressing climate change and protecting biodiversity.
Investing Smarter in Agrifood System: Rodrigo Madrazo on blended finance and development finance institutions (DFIs)
Michelle Tang2026-02-26T09:14:05+01:00We often hear that blended finance is the new frontier for agrifood system. As interest grows, expectations must meet reality. Rodrigo shares a practical perspective on its role in agriculture and rural development, and how DFIs can help turn ambition into action.
Blog – 2026 ECOSOC PARTNERSHIP FORUM SIDE EVENT: Strategic Investments for Resilient Agrifood Systems
Michelle Tang2026-02-24T10:38:19+01:00At the 2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum, the Donor Platform and partners, including FAO, IFAD, World Meteorological Organization, and the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, examined how coordinated, cross-sectoral investments can accelerate resilient agrifood systems transformation and SDG progress. Read the key takeaways.
New Donor Platform Co-Chairs for the Term 2026-2028
Michelle Tang2026-02-06T12:13:11+01:00The GDPRD Secretariat is very pleased to introduce our new Co-Chairs, Leonard Mizzi of the European Commission, and Thijs Woudstra of the Netherlands, for a two-year term starting from 1 January 2026.
Why Food and Agriculture Matter More Than Ever: Alexander Müller on investment, diplomacy, and global stability
Michelle Tang2026-02-23T14:49:15+01:00As global geopolitics shift, Alexander Müller explains why cutting investment in food and agriculture is a strategic risk, and what donors must do differently to meet the moment. Food and agriculture matter more than ever and can be part of the solution.
SDC: Smallholder SustaiNability Upscaling Programme (SSNUP)
Michelle Tang2026-02-24T09:02:29+01:00Respond to the call for impact investment projects focused on food security and improved nutrition. This 10-year programme strengthens smallholder resilience through technical assistance and investment in agricultural value chains. Funded by Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg,
