Generously hosted by the Government of Ireland and recognized as an Associated Presidency Event under Ireland’s 2026 EU Council Presidency, the AGA will spotlight the strategic value and mutual benefits of agrifood investments in today’s global context.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 African Union and the International Labour Organization have strengthened their partnership to advance decent work, social protection and inclusive growth across Africa.
For the GDPRD’s working group on rural youth employment, new co-chair Leonard Mizzi (European Commission) joins Genna Tesdall, who brings the youth-led perspective of YPARD. With this "intergenerational" leadership, the group is shifting its focus from "process" to "purpose”.
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