This new brief distils 18 months of global dialogue into clear North Stars to guide Northern donors as they navigate a rapidly changing landscape for international cooperation.
Closing the nutrition financing gap requires stronger collaboration, and at Rome Nutrition Week 2026, a wide range of partners underscored how responsible private investment can accelerate progress when guided by transparency, accountability, and measurable impact.
16 July 2026 | 15:00-15:45 CEST | Virtual | Join Alessandra Roversi (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation) and Mduduzi Mbuya and Ty Beal (GAIN) in the Platform’s AI knowledge exchange series exploring how artificial intelligence is applied in agrifood systems. This first webinar explores a practical example from GAIN to improve nutrition outcomes.
Leonard Mizzi is a long-standing and familiar face within the Donor Platform. Now stepping into the role of Co-Chair, he brings years of institutional knowledge and a deep commitment to the "Team Europe" approach to help steer the next chapter. Leonard is dedicated to championing the Platform as a vital and trusted informal space for donor coordination.
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.
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 | 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.
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.
Since taking on the role of Co-Chair of the Donor Platform this year, Thijs Woudstra has helped guide the Platform’s strategic direction during a pivotal period for global food systems. In this interview, he shares his vision for the Platform’s future and how the Netherlands' leadership is contributing to a more resilient and food-secure world.
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.
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