Donor Coordination in a Time of Change: Interview with Thijs Woudstra, new Donor Platform Co-Chair
Michelle Tang2026-06-12T11:21:21+02:00Since 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.
One Acre Fund: Making Agriculture Work for Youth
Sierra Berardelli2026-05-29T11:15:01+02:00This 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.
The Landscape of Agri-SME funds in Africa
Woojae Shin2026-05-21T10:21:26+02:00Financing 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.
Blog – FIN4DEV DIALOGUES SIDE EVENT: Stabilizing Agrifood Systems Amid Trade, Energy and Market Volatility
Michelle Tang2026-06-12T11:48:02+02:00During 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.
Empowering rural youth for a sustainable future
Sierra Berardelli2026-05-12T15:27:33+02:00This 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.
AU–ILO Partnership 2021–2024: Advancing Decent Work and Social Justice in Africa
Sierra Berardelli2026-05-12T15:22:30+02:00The African Union and the International Labour Organization have strengthened their partnership to advance decent work, social protection and inclusive growth across Africa.
Youth-sensitive analysis and strategy design for the soybean value chain in Zambia
Sierra Berardelli2026-05-12T15:11:18+02:00This 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.
Standards and Trade Development Facility: Strategy 2025-2030
Michelle Tang2026-05-07T16:15:43+02:00STDF's global partnership drives catalytic SPS improvements in developing countries and facilitates safe trade, in support of the UN’s 2030 Agenda.
The 5-Minute Explainer
Michelle Tang2026-04-30T09:57:08+02:00A 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.
UNDP: Annual Report 2025
Michelle Tang2026-04-29T15:47:21+02:002025 was a challenging year for development. In this context, UNDP maintained its presence and operations across 170 countries and territories.
ADB: Annual Report 2025
Michelle Tang2026-04-29T15:16:10+02:00The 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.
OECD: Preliminary 2025 ODA data
Michelle Tang2026-05-07T16:19:07+02:00Official development assistance (ODA) by Development Assistance Committee (DAC) members amounted to USD 174.3 billion in 2025, a historic decline of 23.1% over 2024.
