From rethinking ODA and leveraging new resource flows to strengthening collaboration among donors, Lawrence Haddad reflected on a challenging year for development cooperation—and shared reasons for optimism in 2026. Read and watch the interview to hear his insights on the path forward for agriculture, nutrition, and food systems investment.
27 January 2026 | FAO HQ, Rome and Online (Zoom) | Deep shifts in global food and agricultural systems have intensified the need for transformative change. With more than eight decades of experience, FAO is responding by promoting a systems-based approach that addresses complexity, manages trade-offs, and unlocks synergies across sectors.
GAIN’s new strategy sets out how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used responsibly to strengthen the design, delivery, and scale of nutrition programmes, helping address persistent challenges in data use, programme implementation, and food fortification, while prioritizing equity and impact in low-resource settings.
IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 13-18 April 2026 | Washington D.C.
The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum convenes world leaders from government, business, civil society and academia in Davos to engage in forward-looking discussions to address global issues and set priorities. The theme for this year's annual meeting is "Spirit of Dialogue".
The Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) is a key international event that brings together experts, politicians, scientists, businesses and civil society to develop solutions for future food security. This year's topic is "Water. Harvests. Our Future".
11–12 November 2026 | An international symposium, in collaboration with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), dedicated to exploring new directions for agrifood development cooperation amid shifting global realities. GDPRD Secretariat Coordinator Maurizio Navarra is a panellist in Session II on "Adapting for impact: the role of European development agencies in a changing world".
3-5 November 2025 | Washington DC, USA. The Forum brings together practitioners from across sectors to shape the next decade of blended finance, exploring market trends, collaboration, and private sector solutions for sustainable development.
In this episode, Corinna Hawkes, Director of the Food Systems and Food Safety Division at FAO, shares her personal journey into food policy and her belief in the power of food to create healthier, happier lives. She discusses why now is the time for donors and governments to embrace a systems approach to transforming agri-food systems for people, planet, and prosperity.
In this special episode for the International Day of Rural Women, hear how rural women are transforming food systems as they share stories of resilience, innovation and leadership in agri-business from Kenya and Uganda to India.
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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