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.
16 May 2025
Youth unemployment remains one of the most pressing global challenges, particularly in developing countries where demographic pressures, limited job opportunities, and insufficient formal job creation make it difficult for young people to secure decent work. This webinar explored how development banks are aligning their strategies with the need for innovative solutions to create lasting opportunities for youth. Discover the key messages and insights.
2 October 2024
On 1 October 2024, Devex published an opinion article “How blended finance can catalyse private capital for agriculture” authored by GDPRD Co-Chairs Federica de Gaetano (Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, AICS) and Bruce Campbell (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, SDC).
2 October 2024
The Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD) is pleased to welcome the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as its newest member.
24 September 2024
The GDPRD Secretariat is pleased to announce its latest working group dedicated to sustainable and blended finance for food systems. We are delighted to introduce the Co-Chairs of this new working group, Tuleen Alkhoffash of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Songbae Lee of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). They will guide the group for the two-year term (2024-2026).