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 taking on the role of Co-Chair of the Donor Platform this year, Thijs Woudstra has helped guide the Platform’s strategic direction during a pivotal period for global food systems. In this interview, he shares his vision for the Platform’s future and how the Netherlands' leadership is contributing to a more resilient and food-secure world.
For the GDPRD’s working group on rural youth employment, new co-chair Leonard Mizzi (European Commission) joins Genna Tesdall, who brings the youth-led perspective of YPARD. With this "intergenerational" leadership, the group is shifting its focus from "process" to "purpose”.
At the Donor Platform’s Annual General Assembly in Brussels, Board Member Lisa van Nieuwkoop (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands) highlighted a key message: with limited resources, coordination becomes a resource in itself. Watch the short interview to hear her reflections.
We often hear that blended finance is the new frontier for agrifood system. As interest grows, expectations must meet reality. Rodrigo shares a practical perspective on its role in agriculture and rural development, and how DFIs can help turn ambition into action.
