Generously hosted by the Government of Ireland and recognized as an Associated Presidency Event under Ireland’s 2026 EU Council Presidency, the AGA will spotlight the strategic value and mutual benefits of agrifood investments in today’s global context.
This new brief distils 18 months of global dialogue into clear North Stars to guide Northern donors as they navigate a rapidly changing landscape for international cooperation.
OECD-FAO published a joint paper envisioning a decade-long comprehensive analysis of national, regional and global agriculture industries. The Outlook used the OECD-FAO Aglink-Cosimo model with data up to 2025, with applying the up-to-date impacts of 2026 issues. The Outlook primarily focuses on productivity gains and their impacts on nutrition and the environment, regarding individual stakeholders.
Closing the nutrition financing gap requires stronger collaboration, and at Rome Nutrition Week 2026, a wide range of partners underscored how responsible private investment can accelerate progress when guided by transparency, accountability, and measurable impact.
This strategy paper outlines the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)’s understanding and application of artificial intelligence (AI) in ensuring healthy diets and improving the lives of the most vulnerable. The responsible adoption of AI has the potential to add value and scale GAIN’s ongoing mission. Its strategic approach focuses on innovation, reinvention, and optimization, deepening the impact of AI across food systems.
Leonard Mizzi is a long-standing and familiar face within the Donor Platform. Now stepping into the role of Co-Chair, he brings years of institutional knowledge and a deep commitment to the "Team Europe" approach to help steer the next chapter. Leonard is dedicated to championing the Platform as a vital and trusted informal space for donor coordination.
Since taking on the role of Co-Chair of the Donor Platform this year, Thijs Woudstra has helped guide the Platform’s strategic direction during a pivotal period for global food systems. In this interview, he shares his vision for the Platform’s future and how the Netherlands' leadership is contributing to a more resilient and food-secure world.
This memo summarizes the most actionable findings from that research. It highlights five key insights and practical recommendations across three opportunity areas to help agricultural programs better engage and support rural youth, especially young women.
Financing for Agri-SMEs in Africa (FASA) published its first learning report, “The Landscape of agri-SME Funds in Africa”, analyzing 175 agri-SME funds across Africa to offer new insights and impactful opportunities for funders.
The Global Donor Platform for Rural Development is a vibrant partnership, advocacy and knowledge network of key donors focusing on food security and rural development.
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