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OECD: Mobilising private finance for development, climate and biodiversity in emerging markets and developing economies

Michelle Tang2025-07-07T15:22:43+02:00

The OECD proposes a systemic approach grounded in better data, more and better development finance, and supportive policy environments. Achieving this will require bold political leadership and international coordination. This paper sets the foundation to turn the promise of private capital into tangible outcomes for people, the planet, and prosperity.

OECD: Mobilising private finance for development, climate and biodiversity in emerging markets and developing economiesMichelle Tang2025-07-07T15:22:43+02:00

Podcast | Agnes Johan, Rabo Partnerships

Michelle Tang2025-07-04T10:08:29+02:00

Agnes Johan, Head of Blended Finance at Rabo Partnerships, shares why food systems must become a global priority and the surprising progress emerging market banks are making on sustainability. From her roots in agricultural economics to her passion for blended finance, she offers a grounded, hopeful vision for impactful change.

Podcast | Agnes Johan, Rabo PartnershipsMichelle Tang2025-07-04T10:08:29+02:00

Podcast | Ines Rocha, International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Michelle Tang2025-07-01T10:24:20+02:00

Ines Rocha, Regional Director for Europe at IFC, shares what keeps her up at night—from the war in Ukraine to climate-driven disasters—and why, despite the challenges, she remains hopeful about the momentum for change. Hear how private sector innovation and collective global action are shaping a more sustainable future.

Podcast | Ines Rocha, International Finance Corporation (IFC)Michelle Tang2025-07-01T10:24:20+02:00

Sustainable Finance at UNDP

Michelle Tang2025-05-29T11:13:29+02:00

The latest report from the UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub shows that for every US$1 received in funding between 2022 and 2024, UNDP promoted nearly US$60 in public and private investments aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Finance at UNDPMichelle Tang2025-05-29T11:13:29+02:00

GDPRD Op-Ed in Farming First: Rethinking development assistance to finance the future of food and nutrition

Michelle Tang2025-04-03T09:07:40+02:00

Global food systems face a financing crisis, with an annual shortfall of up to $400 billion needed for transformation. Meanwhile, the hidden costs of food production—ranging from environmental damage to health impacts—amount to US$12 trillion each year. As donor priorities shift, can development aid be reimagined to build resilient, sustainable food systems? This article explores the path forward for development communities across the world.

GDPRD Op-Ed in Farming First: Rethinking development assistance to finance the future of food and nutritionMichelle Tang2025-04-03T09:07:40+02:00

World Bank: Investment Framework for Nutrition 2024

Michelle Tang2025-03-26T14:07:20+01:00

The report marks a critical milestone in the global effort to tackle malnutrition in all its forms. Building on the foundation set by the 2017 framework, this updated edition expands its scope to address low birthweight and obesity, incorporates gender and climate considerations, and provides practical guidance for country-level implementation.

World Bank: Investment Framework for Nutrition 2024Michelle Tang2025-03-26T14:07:20+01:00

Agroecology Investment Guide

Sierra Berardelli2025-04-03T10:17:43+02:00

The Agroecology Investment Guide provides comprehensive evidence and information on investing in enterprises that operate in line with the 13 principles of agroecology. The guide presents key evidence on the social and environmental impact of agroecological enterprises (AEEs) and showcases innovative funding models to support the holistic approaches of AEEs, with the ultimate goal of shifting towards healthy, just, and resilient food systems.

Agroecology Investment GuideSierra Berardelli2025-04-03T10:17:43+02:00

Forbes: World Food Prize Laureate Urges A Rethink Of Foreign Aid Amid Cuts

Michelle Tang2025-03-11T15:39:43+01:00

By Daphne Ewing-Chow, Senior Contributor, Forbes. Now is the time to reimagine foreign aid in a changing world and explore the pressing need for smarter, more adaptive foreign aid solutions, particularly in the face of rising global hunger and malnutrition.

Forbes: World Food Prize Laureate Urges A Rethink Of Foreign Aid Amid CutsMichelle Tang2025-03-11T15:39:43+01:00

World Economic Forum: Annual Meeting 2025

Carlotta Cramer2025-01-02T17:03:22+01:00

20-24 January, Davos Switzerland 2025 Theme: “Collaboration for an intelligent age”

World Economic Forum: Annual Meeting 2025Carlotta Cramer2025-01-02T17:03:22+01:00

Devex Recognizes Donor Platform Co-Chairs as Global Voices of 2024

Michelle Tang2024-12-16T19:08:15+01:00

Co-Chairs Bruce Campbell (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation - SDC) and Federica de Gaetano (Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, AICS) are featured in the Devex 2024 Global Voices list, for their opinion piece on “How blended finance can catalyse private capital for agriculture”, originally published on 1 October 2024.

Devex Recognizes Donor Platform Co-Chairs as Global Voices of 2024Michelle Tang2024-12-16T19:08:15+01:00

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