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.

  • 25 June 2025

    Agnes Johan, Head of Blended Finance at Rabo Partnerships, shares why food systems must become a global priority and the surprising progress emerging market banks are making on sustainability. From her roots in agricultural economics to her passion for blended finance, she offers a grounded, hopeful vision for impactful change.

  • 25 June 2025

    Ines Rocha, Regional Director for Europe at IFC, shares what keeps her up at night—from the war in Ukraine to climate-driven disasters—and why, despite the challenges, she remains hopeful about the momentum for change. Hear how private sector innovation and collective global action are shaping a more sustainable future.

  • 13 May 2025

    Ward Anseeuw is the Senior Land Specialist at the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO). He also chairs the Donor Platform’s Global Donor Working Group on Land.  Land rights matter and is central to all aspects related to food systems transformation and rural development.

  • 5 May 2025

    Conrad Rein discusses the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security, focusing on scaling solutions, public-private partnerships, and empowering small-scale farmers to address global hunger. The Initiative is hosted by The Crop Trust, a member of the Donor Platform since April 2025.