During a recent Fin for Dev Dialogue side event at the ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum, “Stabilizing Agrifood Systems Amid Trade, Energy and Market Volatility” on 22 April 2026, development experts gathered to discuss how coordinated policy and financing can help stabilize agrifood systems in an increasingly uncertain world.
Africa Food Systems Forum — 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.
The Food and Agriculture Organizations (FAO) Global Conference brings together global leaders, technical experts, partners and stakeholders to accelerate the practical application of One Health across agrifood systems.
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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