What We Do

Our work sits at the intersection of a set of critical global issues that have a profound impact on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and longer-term human prosperity and security.  The Platform strives towards these goals by convening donor organizations that make substantive investments in agriculture, rural development and food systems, to exchange information, discuss emerging priorities and determine effective strategies. 

What We Do

Our work sits at the intersection of a set of critical global issues that have a profound impact on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and longer-term human prosperity and security.  The Platform strives towards these goals by convening donor organizations that make substantive investments in agriculture, rural development and food systems, to exchange information, discuss emerging priorities and determine effective strategies. 

Strategic Objectives

The Platform has three distinct yet complementary strategic objectives that recognize the catalytic role of the Platform in informing donor policy, programming and investment in food systems and rural development.

Strategic Objectives

The Platform has three distinct yet complementary strategic objectives that recognize the catalytic role of the Platform in informing donor policy, programming and investment in food systems and rural development.

A Focus on Food Systems Transformation

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition that the way we produce, distribute and consume food is critical to the health of people and our planet. Current systems leave many under- or ill-nourished, contribute to environmental degradation, and accelerate global warming.

We need a food systems transformation. Recognizing this, the GDPRD now takes a food systems approach to its vital role in achieving better outcomes for rural people in developing economies.

Here is a timeline showing the GDPRD’s strategic shift to focus on what we must do to reshape systems agenda and achieve SDG2 (zero hunger).

A Focus on Food Systems Transformation

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition that the way we produce, distribute and consume food is critical to the health of people and our planet. Current systems leave many under- or ill-nourished, contribute to environmental degradation, and accelerate global warming.

We need a food systems transformation. Recognizing this, the GDPRD now takes a food systems approach to its vital role in achieving better outcomes for rural people in developing economies.

Here is a timeline showing the GDPRD’s strategic shift to focus on what we must do to reshape systems agenda and achieve SDG2 (zero hunger).

2022

2021

2021

2020

2020

Use our Recommendations Database to research international reports and meetings related to food systems and rural development.

Use our Recommendations Database to research international reports and meetings related to food systems and rural development.

Communications and Outreach

Effective internal and external communication helps to keep Platform members are up-to-date on key events, programmes, strategies and policies shaping rural development and food security, and opens-up informal opportunities to network and exchange knowledge.

The Platform’s communications strategy aims to widen recognition of the GDPRD, increase donor coordination, and share knowledge, influencing thinking about policies and programmes benefiting agriculture, rural development and food systems. These communications materials are available here to all.

Communications and Outreach

Effective internal and external communication helps to keep Platform members are up-to-date on key events, programmes, strategies and policies shaping rural development and food security, and opens-up informal opportunities to network and exchange knowledge.

The Platform’s communications strategy aims to widen recognition of the GDPRD, increase donor coordination, and share knowledge, influencing thinking about policies and programmes benefiting agriculture, rural development and food systems. These communications materials are available here to all.

Explore Our Latest Work

A selection of the Platform’s events, interviews, articles and publications, including our general assemblies and annual and flagship reports.

A selection of the Platform’s events, interviews, articles and publications, including our general assemblies and annual and flagship reports.