2022 Annual General Assembly
Michelle Tang2024-12-11T13:20:57+01:00Entirely dedicated to implementing national pathways for food systems transformation to accelerate progress towards the SDGs in times of crisis.
Transforming Food Systems: Directions for Enhancing the Catalytic Role of Donors
Michelle Tang2024-07-25T11:26:35+02:00In April 2022, the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development released a white paper to provide global donors with options to transform our food systems, to make them more resilient and sustainable. Global donors have a critical leveraging role in catalysing food systems change and this paper attempts to provide clear directions, under seven action areas to focus their attention and efforts.
Podcast | Tristan Armstrong
Michelle Tang2024-03-04T12:32:13+01:00In our first segment, we hear from our Platform Co-Chair Tristan Armstrong, who is Senior Sector Specialist of Agricultural Development and Food Security, at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Australia. Tristan shares his first-hand experience on the impacts of climate change in the Pacific Islands and at home in Canberra, and the Platform as a unique space for key donors to advocate for collective action in the food security agenda.
The Increasing Imperative for Resilient Food Systems in Times of Conflict and Crisis: What Can Donors Do?
Michelle Tang2024-12-11T12:59:28+01:00A high-level event to discuss how donors can collectively respond to the skyrocketing food prices and the conflict in Ukraine. The Platform's white paper on "Transforming Food Systems - Directions for Enhancing the Catalytic Role of Donors" was presented as a menu of options for donor engagement in food systems transformation.
TWG RYE Work Plan 2022
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Building Resilience and Employment Opportunities for Youth Within Rural Economies in the Sahel
Michelle Tang2023-06-07T14:57:49+02:00In the framework of the FAO’s project "BUILDING RESILIENCE IN THE SAHEL REGION THROUGH JOB CREATION FOR YOUTH", funded by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) of the Federal Republic of Germany, FAO and ODI have organized an event to showcase findings from a forthcoming report.
Working Together to Bring Land Governance to the Heart of Rural Development Solutions
Michelle Tang2023-01-17T12:59:42+01:00Meet the Global Donor Working Group on Land (GDWGL): An Interview with Karol Boudreaux and Gemma Betsema. Karol Boudreaux USAID CONTACT Gemma Betsema Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
Supporting Country-Level Food Systems Transformation Pathways: What Can Donors Do Differently?
Michelle Tang2022-09-30T17:49:21+02:00A virtual round table that explored the actions donors can take to assist countries in their national pathways for food systems transformation. The event followed Chatham House rules and provided an open discussion on the opportunities and challenges for donors in helping to catalyse food systems change.
From Ambition to Action: Reflections on the Food Systems Summit
Michelle Tang2022-09-30T18:06:47+02:00Food systems must change. This, the UN Food Systems Summit (UN FSS) made very clear. But has the Summit laid the foundations to bring about such change? There is a big win but also some big gaps to be
A Conversation with Martin Bwalya, AUDA/NEPAD
Michelle Tang2023-09-05T08:28:31+02:00Martin Bwalya spoke with Jim Woodhill about the UN Food Systems Summit (UN FSS) and the catalytic role of finance in transforming food systems. Martin provided insights on how the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) worked to coordinate a common position for African countries towards the Summit.
