The report emphasizes that partnerships are not merely a means of delivering results, but are increasingly a core mechanism for driving innovation, scaling impact, and building the conditions necessary for sustainable change.
The report assesses the relevance, coherence, effectiveness and efficiency of the FSCH during the period 2022-2026, identifying both the strengths and weaknesses of the programme. Based on these findings, the report concludes with seven recommendations aimed at strengthening international coordination, governance, financing and country-level support for food systems transformation.
To foster more resilient global food systems, this report highlights the need for collaboration that extends beyond traditional food sector actors, calling for action from organizations not historically involved in food systems. It also underscores that capital allocation ultimately shapes food system outcomes.
22 October 2026 | 13:30-14:45 CEST | Hybrid | The CFS 54 side event will explore how financing, institutional and governance pressures affect food security and nutrition information systems, drawing on country perspectives from Somalia and Mozambique, and identify priorities for strengthening these systems through policy implementation and collective action.
The report highlights the potential of AI in assisting smallholder farmers to make better decisions with limited resources through tailored agricultural advisory services, localized information, and decision-making support. To amplify AI’s impact, it also emphasizes the need for support for local languages, solutions based on local data, and investment in digital capacity and access.
2 December 2026 | Dublin | Generously hosted by the Government of Ireland and officially recognized as an Associated Presidency Event under Ireland’s 2026 EU Council Presidency, this year's AGA will highlight the strategic value and mutual benefits of agrifood investments to build a compelling investment case for decision makers. A special session will highlight women’s leadership in agrifood systems, marking the 2026 International Year of Women Farmers.
The report presents 15 opportunity crops, highlighting their potential to contribute to more diverse and resilient food systems. It also emphasizes the need for greater investment in research, seed systems, processing infrastructure, and public awareness of these crops to expand their use and unlock their potential.
Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 (AFS Forum 2026) launches a youth webinar, bringing young traders, leaders, partners and activists to explore various ways to unlock greater opportunities.
21 July 2026 | Virtual | FAO, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), UNICEF, World Food Programme & World Health Organization are launching the 2026 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report.
The Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2) community faces a crucial time where the world is no longer on track to end hunger and all forms of malnutrition by 2030.
The 2025 Annual General Assembly will focus on "Investing in the Future of Agrifood Systems: New directions for development finance". The sessions will explore how agrifood systems can be financed into the future and what this means for donors in a rapidly changing development landscape. A fresh rethink is needed to ensure financing matches the scale of the challenges ahead.