News and op-eds

The latest news and editorials related to issues pertinent to the vision and mission of the Platform.

News and op-eds

The latest news and editorials related to issues pertinent to the vision and mission of the Platform.

  • Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) as the newest member of its growing network. IOFS brings a strong and timely commitment to sustainable food security across the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). With a focus on advancing agricultural development, science and technology, humanitarian aid and food trade, IOFS is uniquely positioned to contribute to the GDPRD's shared mission of transforming food systems and promoting rural development worldwide.

  • 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Irish Aid, the Irish people’s international development programme.

  • As a year-end reflection of 2023 and the GDPRD’s 20-year milestone, it’s important to spotlight our friends in communications including those at the Secretariat’s host IFAD. Thank you for being part of the Platform's circle and for your contributions to help share GDPRD knowledge and widen its influence.

  • The GDPRD Secretariat is delighted to introduce our new Co-Chairs Iris Krebber, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) – United Kingdom, and Bruce Campbell, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) - Switzerland. Their two-year term started on 1 January 2024.