The global situation with the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and lockdowns in most countries also impacts conferences, workshops and travels. For specific information on the events listed in this calendar, please consult the individual organisers, who may provide information regarding cancellations or new dates.
The Platform provides a discussion forum for programmatic and institutional innovations and donor priorities in line with 2030 Agenda. The focus is on several different areas that address the dramatically changing rural transformation processes. By highlighting specific dynamics we aim to match opportunities of donor agencies and international finance institutions. Ultimately the work of the Platform supports the creation of more synergies that contribute to the implementation of the SDGs and to an inclusive rural transformation process.
Agenda
2030
About Agenda 2030
Agriculture and rural development would need to be leveraged within a broader approach that addresses sustainable and inclusive rural transformation processes using the framework provided by Agenda 2030.
Coming up: European Development Days 2020
The Green Deal for a Sustainable Future" is the title of this year's European Development Days (EDD), which will take place on 9 and 10 June 2020 in Brussels, Belgium. The programmme is now open for submissions. Submissions close on 21 February 2020, 1 PM (CET).
Climate
Change
About Climate Change
COP24 took place from 3-14 December 2018, in Katowice, Poland. One of the most important tasks of the COP24 was to work out and adopt a package of decisions ensuring the full implementation of the Paris Agreement, in accordance with the decisions adopted in Paris (COP21) and in Marrakesh (CMA1.1).
What pathways for farmers in adapting to climate change?
19 June 2019 | Representatives from international organisations, donors, private foundations and knowledge institutes met in Zurich to discuss different adaptation pathways that will be needed for different types of farmers amid the pressure to feed a growing world population under rising world temperatures.
Rural
Youth
About Rural Youth
Youth are at the heart of the future of agriculture, food production and rural development, but it requires inclusive strategies that help making agriculture and rural livelihoods more attractive for them.
Africa Youth Agripreneur Forum (AYAF) 2019 – Investing in young agripreneurs to open a new chapter in Africa’s development
24-28 June 2019 | Over 200 participants gathered in Cape Town, South Africa for the Africa Youth Agripreneur Forum (AYAF) under the “Climate Smart Agriculture: Business and Employment Opportunities for Africa’s Youth”.
Gender
About Gender
The gender workstream of the Platform works towards strengthening gender equality through selected initiatives that foster transparency, responsibility and accountability by all stakeholders in line with the SDGs.
‘Empower Women, Power Trade’ Initiative to Strengthen Women’s Economic Empowerment in LDCs
23 March 2019 | The Enhanced Integrated Framework's new ‘Empower Women, Power Trade’ initiative aims to increase the economic empowerment of women in Least Developed Countries.
Land
governance
About Land Governance
The Global Working Group on Land is committed to increase the coordination and knowledge exchange on land governance programmes and jointly advocate the relevance of land issues in policy processes which affect international development.
A Code of Conduct for Donors to Coordinate at the Country Level
23 May 2019 | The Global Donor Working Group on Land approved its 'Code of Conduct' for members to coordinate at the country-level, which will help to improve the design and implementation of programmes, as well as strengthen cooperation with stakeholders.
CAADP
About CAADP
The Platform engages in CAADP and the Development Partners Coordination Group as an opportunity for donors to cooperate at global, regional and national levels in line with the Malabo Declaration and Implementation Strategy and Roadmap to achieve the 2025 vision on CAADP.
Lead, Measure, Grow: The Arican Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) 2018
Kigali | Rwanda | September 2018
Leaders from government, the private sector, research and development came together from 4-8 September at the 8th African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) to discuss sustainable agricultural and economic growth across the African continent.
Agribusiness
and Trade
About Inclusive Agribusiness and Trade
The two working groups focus respectively on policy coherence between trade and agriculture and small-business market approaches as driver of economic and social development, while searching for matching opportunities and synergies.
Inclusive Agribusiness & Trade Working Group Physical Meeting
19 June 2019 | The Inclusive Agribusiness & Trade Thematic Working Group of the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development held a physical meeting, back to back to the Platform's Annual General Assembly, to share knowledge on their specific work on IAB & T in a lively roundtable discussion on 19 June.
INSIGHTS INTO YOUTH NETWORKSWORKING ROUND AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
In 2019, the Global Donor Platform undertook a mapping exercise to identify youth networks in Africa. The assessment aimed at obtaining a clearer picture of how rural youth in Africa interact and voice their interests.
FINLAND'S DEVELOPMENT POLICY RESULTS REPORT 2018
The recently released report presents the results of Finland’s development policy and development cooperation reported between 2015 and 2018.
UN DECADE OF FAMILY FARMING (2019-2028)
2019 marks the beginning of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (2019-2028). The Global Action Plan and its seven pillars will help lead family farmers become agents in helping to achieve Agenda 2030.
SUPPORTING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS ACROSS THE WORLD: JOINT SYNTHESIS REPORT OF THE EU AND ITS MEMBER STATES
This report shows progress made by the EU and Member States so far and how they intend to continue their efforts.
NEW FAO-SLE STUDY ON DECENT JOBS FOR THE YOUNG IN CAMBODIA
Which skills and training opportunities do young people need to gain access to decent employment in rural areas? A new FAO study by the Centre for Rural Development (SLE), commisioned by FAO, looks at the situation in Cambodia to give an answer to this question.
EXTENDING THE BENEFITS OF TRADE TO REDUCE POVERTY – AID FOR TRADE FROM AN AUSTRALIAN PERSPECTIVE
Australian Aid and World Vision have jointly published a report titled “Extending the benefits of trade to reduce poverty”. The report distils the insights contents and views from an Aid for Inclusive Trade Workshop held in Canberra in February 2019.
PLATFORM 2018 ANNUAL REPORT
2018 was a vibrant and productive year for the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development.The 2018 Annual Report gives an overview and highlights the key milestones.
THE STATE OF FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION IN THE WORLD 2019
FAO’s 2019 report on Food Security and Nutrition in the World is out, stating that the world is not on track to meet the global nutrition targets by 2030
2ND BIENNIAL REVIEW REPORT OF THE AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MALABO DECLRATION
The AU Commission on the Implementation of the Malabo Declration has has released its Second Benial Review Report, which informs about the the progress in the implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP).
SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL - A CASE STUDY FROM FINLAND
The study by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and Finnish National Agency for Educationaims to contribute to global learning and practical implementation of school feeding programmes.
GLOBAL LAND TOOL NETWORK GENDER STRATEGY (2019-2030)
The GLTN Gender Strategy (2019-2030) provides a framework for designing land tenure and governance interventions around women and girls’ land and property rights.
CERES2030 ACTIVITY UPDATE: FEBRUARY-JULY 2019
The new Ceres2030 update brings the highlights of the past six months of the initiative.
AID FOR TRADE AT A GLANCE 2019: ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION AND EMPOWERMENT
The latest edition of the report, jointly published by Platform members OECD and World Trade Organisation, highlights that over half of developing countries surveyed have made progress in diversifying their economies since the 2006 launch of the Aid for Trade Initiative.
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY: A CONTEMPORARY AGENDA
The 2nd edition of this report assess and summarises the current state of thinking about policy for agricultural development in developing countries.
EU ACHIEVEMENTS IN FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, 2014-2018
This publication and video highlight how the EU is supporting countries and institutions to address numerous challenges facing food security, improved nutrition, and sustainable agriculture, and to seize opportunities to further their development.
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