The world’s agrifood systems stand at a crossroads. With 1.3 billion youth globally, the future of food, livelihoods, and economic resilience depends on their participation in agrifood systems.
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Emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) have a historic opportunity to attract USD 7.5 trillion annually in investment to reignite growth, reduce poverty, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. While public funds are essential, private finance must bridge most of the gap. However, three key barriers hinder private investment including limited robust data and transparency, ineffective development finance, and restrictive policy frameworks.
The OECD proposes a systemic approach grounded in better data, more and better development finance, and supportive policy environments. Achieving this will require bold political leadership and international coordination. This paper sets the foundation to turn the promise of private capital into tangible outcomes for people, the planet, and prosperity.
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OECD (2025), “Mobilising private finance for development, climate and biodiversity in emerging markets and developing economies: Financing our futures”, OECD Business and Finance Policy Papers, No. 91, OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/ada2dfcd-en.
