New Donor Platform Co-Chairs for the Term 2026-2028
Michelle Tang2026-02-06T12:13:11+01:00The GDPRD Secretariat is very pleased to introduce our new Co-Chairs, Leonard Mizzi of the European Commission, and Thijs Woudstra of the Netherlands, for a two-year term starting from 1 January 2026.
Why Food and Agriculture Matter More Than Ever: Alexander Müller on investment, diplomacy, and global stability
Michelle Tang2026-02-04T09:29:15+01:00As global geopolitics shift, Alexander Müller explains why cutting investment in food and agriculture is a strategic risk, and what donors must do differently to meet the moment. Food and agriculture matter more than ever and can be part of the solution.
FAO Statistical Yearbook 2025 – World Food and Agriculture
Michelle Tang2026-01-30T17:03:16+01:00This yearbook provides an overview of the key forces shaping the global food and agricultural landscape. It is intended as a core reference for policymakers, researchers, and analysts, as well as for the broader public interested in the past, present, and future of food and agriculture.
The Fight Back Has Begun: Lawrence Haddad on financing agrifood systems in 2026
Michelle Tang2026-02-04T09:25:43+01:00From 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.
TWG Youth Meeting Minutes 09 December 2025
Sierra Berardelli2026-01-21T10:20:54+01:00Download the PDF
OECD: OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2025 Issue 2
Michelle Tang2026-01-09T10:33:46+01:00Global growth remains resilient, but the OECD warns of deepening vulnerabilities across labour markets, finance, and public debt.
World Bank: World Development Report 2025
Michelle Tang2026-01-09T10:40:27+01:00As global standards grow more complex, this report offers a practical framework for using them to support competitiveness, inclusion, and development outcomes.
GAIN: Harnessing AI to Transform the Fight Against Malnutrition
Michelle Tang2026-01-09T10:43:14+01:00GAIN’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.
FAO’s Partnerships with Non-State Actors
Michelle Tang2026-01-09T10:45:43+01:00This report highlights FAO’s partnership activities with non-state actors in 2024, showcasing how collaboration supports transformative action toward food security, nutrition, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Blog – CFS53 SIDE EVENT: Financing Agrifood Systems Transformation
Michelle Tang2025-12-31T10:15:01+01:00At CFS53, the GDPRD, FAO, and IFAD convened a high-level side event on the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations to address a critical question: how to mobilize and align investments to transform agrifood systems for a sustainable future.
Investing in Agrifood Systems: IFAD’s Federica Diamanti in conversation with the Donor Platform
Michelle Tang2025-12-03T09:11:54+01:00Why invest in agrifood systems now? In this interview, IFAD’s Federica Diamanti explains why financing food systems is an investment in prosperity, climate resilience, and stability — and why scaling it is more urgent than ever.
