Donor Platform Announces 2026 Annual General Assembly in Dublin: Return on Investment for Agrifood Systems as the central theme
Michelle Tang2026-09-10T14:57:33+02:00Generously 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.
ODI Global: North Stars for Northern Donors in a Post-Aid World
Michelle Tang2026-07-09T16:26:29+02:00This new brief distils 18 months of global dialogue into clear North Stars to guide Northern donors as they navigate a rapidly changing landscape for international cooperation.
OECD‑FAO Agricultural Outlook 2026‑2035
Woojae Shin2026-07-08T08:50:39+02:00OECD-FAO published a joint paper envisioning a decade-long comprehensive analysis of national, regional and global agriculture industries. The Outlook used the OECD-FAO Aglink-Cosimo model with data up to 2025, with applying the up-to-date impacts of 2026 issues. The Outlook primarily focuses on productivity gains and their impacts on nutrition and the environment, regarding individual stakeholders.
Blog – From Commitment to Investment: How Responsible Finance Can Transform Nutrition and Food Systems
Michelle Tang2026-07-01T13:22:21+02:00Closing 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.
GAIN’S Strategy For Harnessing Artificial Intelligence In Programmes
Woojae Shin2026-07-08T08:52:04+02:00This strategy paper outlines the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)’s understanding and application of artificial intelligence (AI) in ensuring healthy diets and improving the lives of the most vulnerable. The responsible adoption of AI has the potential to add value and scale GAIN’s ongoing mission. Its strategic approach focuses on innovation, reinvention, and optimization, deepening the impact of AI across food systems.
Steering Hope in Uncertain Times: Interview with Leonard Mizzi, new Donor Platform Co-Chair
Michelle Tang2026-06-24T10:37:21+02:00Leonard 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.
Donor Coordination in a Time of Change: Interview with Thijs Woudstra, new Donor Platform Co-Chair
Michelle Tang2026-06-24T10:35:11+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 Berardelli2026-06-18T15:36:40+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 Shin2026-06-25T08:17:34+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.
