INTERVIEWS AND PODCASTS
The latest interviews and podcasts on issues pertinent to the vision and mission of the Platform.
INTERVIEWS AND PODCASTS
The latest interviews and podcasts on issues pertinent to the vision and mission of the Platform.
Since joining the Board, Alessandra Roversi has championed the Platform's work around AI and data while bringing a strong focus on agrifood systems and nutrition. Here, she shares Switzerland's priorities for resilient local food systems, the importance of trusted data and evidence, and how emerging technologies can help address hunger and malnutrition.
In this interview, Marlynne Hopper—Head a.i. of the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) Secretariat, hosted by the World Trade Organization—shares insights on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) capacity, innovative financing, and the partnerships that make safe trade and resilient agrifood systems possible.
As IFAD enters a new replenishment cycle and development actors navigate an increasingly fragmented global landscape, partnership and strategic coherence have never been more essential. Max Von Bonsdorff, IFAD’s Chief Partnership Officer, reflects on the institution’s strategic direction, the evolving role of the Donor Platform, and the kind of leadership needed to drive impact in the decade ahead.
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.
