The goal of the group is to increase transparency, develop benchmarks, and build the evidence that will lead to better decision-making and more effective allocation of scarce donor dollars.
Tuleen Alkhoffash, IFAD | Co-Chair, Thematic Working Group on Sustainable/Blended Finance for Food Systems
Michelle Tang2024-07-24T08:40:15+02:00Developing a benchmark to measure the impact of blended finance is very challenging, as each deal comes with different financial and concessional parameters. That is why this group was created. We are trying to collectively understand and agree on at least a starting point, from which we can move forward. Our promise to our
AN INTERVIEW WITH | Ji-Yeun Rim/OECD AND CO-CHAIR, THEMATIC WORKING GROUP ON RURAL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
Michelle Tang2024-07-22T16:22:14+02:00When we look at the news, the world can seem overwhelming but my optimism is sustained by the youth themselves. I am reassured having met champions within governments and civil society organizations who are dedicated to the cause of youth well-being.
David Kaimowitz | Chief Programme Office, The International Land and Forest Tenure Facility
Michelle Tang2024-02-14T10:52:51+01:00The tendency we all have is to prioritize organizations that are able to do the paperwork, rather than organizations who are able to get the results on the ground.
Genna Tesdall | Director, Young Professionals for Agricultural Development
Michelle Tang2024-02-14T10:54:10+01:00Donors today see the power of youth and their potential to bring things forward, but we’re only at step one.
Paul Clements-Hunt | Founder of the Blended Capital Group, former Head of the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative
Michelle Tang2024-02-14T10:54:25+01:00Sustainable development is great, but the ability to mobilize finance at scale into these communities is key.
Mia Beers | Deputy Assistant Administrator, USAID Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security
Michelle Tang2024-02-14T10:54:43+01:00Shocks to the global food system are making it difficult for the most vulnerable communities to access sufficient affordable and nutritious food.
Namukolo Covic | Director General Representative to Ethiopia, International Livestock Research Institute, CGIAR Ethiopia Country Convenor and Regional Director for East and Southern Africa
Michelle Tang2024-02-14T10:55:26+01:00For as long as rural livelihoods are associated with drudgery and inadequate movement towards mechanization, we will be losing our young people into urban settings.
Boaz Blackie Keizire | Head of Policy, Advocacy and Food Systems, AGRA
Michelle Tang2024-02-14T10:56:28+01:00Never underestimate the power of leadership. When leaders speak, people listen.
Sean de Cleene | International Systems and Partnerships Expert, Former Member of the Executive Committee, Head of the Future of Food, World Economic Forum
Michelle Tang2024-02-14T10:56:53+01:00We are in the foothills of a really long, complex, challenging journey. We … need to support countries in unlocking their (national food) pathways. We don’t have 20 years for us to spend getting food systems transformation right.