This memo summarizes the most actionable findings from that research. It highlights five key insights and practical recommendations across three opportunity areas to help agricultural programs better engage and support rural youth, especially young women.
18 June 2026 | Rome, Italy | The High-Level Forum will explore the opportunities and the associated risks of technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, and digital platforms, addressing main developments among food security and nutrition through the participation of high-level speakers and technical experts.
7 - 10 July 2026 | Virtual | The UN AI Dialogue, an inclusive global platform where all nations and stakeholders convene to shape transparent, rights-respecting AI governance and ensure its benefits would be streamed on UN Web TV.
STDF's global partnership drives catalytic SPS improvements in developing countries and facilitates safe trade, in support of the UN’s 2030 Agenda.
2025 was a challenging year for development. In this context, UNDP maintained its presence and operations across 170 countries and territories.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s annual report provides an overview of the bank’s operational, institutional, and financial highlights in 2025, a year marked by complexity and uncertainty.
Official development assistance (ODA) by Development Assistance Committee (DAC) members amounted to USD 174.3 billion in 2025, a historic decline of 23.1% over 2024.
The Global Report on Food Crises 2026 marks a decade of tracking acute food insecurity and malnutrition worldwide. This edition shows that acute hunger has doubled over the past decade, with two famines declared last year for the first time in its history.
The multilateral development system is undergoing significant strain as geopolitical divisions deepen and aid budgets come under pressure. This report outlines practical options for reform and calls for more strategic engagement, while underscoring the need to safeguard the system’s unique strengths
A new report published by Hesat2030 that identifies 10 high-impact nutrition interventions for agriculture and food systems – from production to markets and consumption – to improve diet quality and contribute to ending hunger and all forms of malnutrition. When bundled together, these interventions boost efficiency and reduce overall costs.
The Global Donor Platform for Rural Development is a vibrant partnership, advocacy and knowledge network of key donors focusing on food security and rural development.
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