18 June 2026 | Rome, Italy | Join the event by GI-AI4S and contribute to the innovation of AI in transforming real-world food system resilience, sustainability, and equity. This meeting gathers diverse experts from leading international organizations to turn shared interests into systematic action, forging a more open and digital environment for agrifood systems.
7 - 10 July 2026 | Geneva, Switzerland | Join the AI for Good 2026 summit to unlock AI’s potential in serving humanity and addressing global challenges. This gathering of global stakeholders will explore emerging policies and standards to drive innovation, ultimately empowering people in the upcoming AI era.
30 June 2026 | Hybrid | Rome, Italy | Join a High-Level Forum (HLF) on “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digitalization and Data Governance for Food Security and Nutrition”, focusing on utilizing artificial intelligence and digital technologies in circumstances of food security and nutrition, seeking a transparent and liable data governance.
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.
29 - 1 July 2026 | Davos, Switzerland | Join an event bringing together leaders from Europe and Asia to discuss technology, sustainability, and global economic cooperation. The summit delves into two major topics: AI and Sustainable Innovation, addressing how emerging technologies can shape a new horizon for business.
Financing for Agri-SMEs in Africa (FASA) published its first learning report, “The Landscape of agri-SME Funds in Africa”, analyzing 175 agri-SME funds across Africa to offer new insights and impactful opportunities for funders.
21 May 2026 | 15.00–17.00 PM (Rome CEST) | Online on Zoom | Join an event hosted by IDS and TAAI, focusing on supporting agricultural development, food security, agrifood systems and poverty reduction on a drastically changing global aid landscape. Maurizio Navarra, Secretariat Coordinator of the Donor Platform, will be a speaker, sharing perspectives on donor priorities for agriculture and rural development.
The AFS Forum is the world's premier forum for African agriculture and food systems, bringing together stakeholders to take practical actions and share lessons that will move African food systems forward.
26 May 2026 | 9.15–10.30 AM (Rome, CEST) | Hybrid: In-person and on Zoom. | Join the Donor Platform at Rome Nutrition Week to shape the future of joint nutrition action in a changing world. Amid a growing nutrition financing gap, the session will explore how institutional investors, development finance institutions, and responsible private sector engagement can better support improved nutrition and healthier, more sustainable food systems.
This document showcases the impact of the Green Jobs for Rural Youth Employment (GJ4RYE) project implemented by FAO and KOICA in Sierra Leone, Timor Leste, and Zimbabwe between 2019 and 2024.
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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