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.
Financing for Agri-SMEs in Africa (FASA) published its first learning report, “The Landscape of agri-SME Funds in Africa”, analyzing 175 agri-SME funds across Africa to offer new insights and impactful opportunities for funders.
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.
This publication presents the results of a youth-sensitive analysis of the soybean value chain in Zambia conducted under the ICA-4 project. It identifies key constraints, youth employment opportunities, and priority intervention areas, and offers recommendations.
STDF's global partnership drives catalytic SPS improvements in developing countries and facilitates safe trade, in support of the UN’s 2030 Agenda.
A quick guide to the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development—what it is, what it is not, and how it brings donors together to align, learn, and strengthen the impact of investments in 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.
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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