Workstreams
Donor coordination for food systems transformation
Building on the overall focus of the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD) on donor coordination, the GDPRD conducted a review and investigation of good practices in donor cooperation for food systems and rural development. This workstream aims to better support donors and their partners with practical guidance on improving coordination and alignment, particularly at the country level.
The GDPRD has developed a package of research to guide the Platform, its members and the broader donor and development community on how to optimize coordination, given past experiences and emerging challenges.
The final report “From Rhetoric to Reality: Donor coordination for food systems transformation” is the culmination of this year-long workstream. The report provides practical guidance to support donors and their partners in better coordination and alignment in food systems and rural development, particularly at the country level.
Workstreams
Donor Coordination for food systems transformation
Building on the overall focus of the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD) on donor coordination, the GDPRD conducted a review and investigation of good practices in donor cooperation for food systems and rural development. This workstream aims to better support donors and their partners with practical guidance on improving coordination and alignment, particularly at the country level.
The GDPRD has developed a package of research to guide the Platform, its members and the broader donor and development community on how to optimize coordination, given past experiences and emerging challenges.
The final report “From Rhetoric to Reality: Donor coordination for food systems transformation” is the culmination of this year-long workstream. The report provides practical guidance to support donors and their partners in better coordination and alignment in food systems and rural development, particularly at the country level.
Latest updates
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.
Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Paris 2025: Recommendations for Developing Commitments on Transition Towards Resilient and Sustainable Food Systems for Nutrition
The Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD) releases its 2024 Annual General Assembly (AGA) report, titled Financing Food Systems Transformation and Rural Revitalization: Opportunities and Challenges. The emerging messages are especially significant in light of the rapidly evolving donor environment, and underscore the urgent need to rethink the financing agenda for 2025 and beyond.
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.
Report calling for a "common commitment" to reimagine global governance for food security. The GDPRD is included in the report’s recommendation to engage the private sector for more resilient and healthier food economies. See page 46.
A new report from the Center for Global Development (CGD) brings together reflections and proposals from leading experts and practitioners to consider what pathways exist for the future of ODA.
The annual publication of the Global Outlook for 2025 from the World Food Programme (WFP).
The report of results from the World Food Forum flagship event in October 2024, which attracted over 8,000 in-person and 50,000 online participants.Â
New analysis showing how global trade policies can influence nutrition pathways through food price and availability effects.Â
FAO: Institutionalizing multi-actors agricultural innovation platforms (MAIPs) to foster field-level agricultural innovation systems by empowering smallholder farmers
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.
Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Paris 2025: Recommendations for Developing Commitments on Transition Towards Resilient and Sustainable Food Systems for Nutrition
The Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD) releases its 2024 Annual General Assembly (AGA) report, titled Financing Food Systems Transformation and Rural Revitalization: Opportunities and Challenges. The emerging messages are especially significant in light of the rapidly evolving donor environment, and underscore the urgent need to rethink the financing agenda for 2025 and beyond.
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.
Report calling for a "common commitment" to reimagine global governance for food security. The GDPRD is included in the report’s recommendation to engage the private sector for more resilient and healthier food economies. See page 46.
A new report from the Center for Global Development (CGD) brings together reflections and proposals from leading experts and practitioners to consider what pathways exist for the future of ODA.
The annual publication of the Global Outlook for 2025 from the World Food Programme (WFP).
The report of results from the World Food Forum flagship event in October 2024, which attracted over 8,000 in-person and 50,000 online participants.Â
New analysis showing how global trade policies can influence nutrition pathways through food price and availability effects.Â
FAO: Institutionalizing multi-actors agricultural innovation platforms (MAIPs) to foster field-level agricultural innovation systems by empowering smallholder farmers
Background and rationale
Globally, food insecurity is increasing, brought on by the escalating impacts of climate change, conflict, and Covid-19.
Rising food, fuel, and fertilizer prices are among the factors causing unprecedented surges in global hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and distress migration.
In the future, extreme weather, geo-political instability, and pest and disease outbreaks are likely to exacerbate the risk of food crises.
While there has never been a greater need for coordinated donor investments and collaboration, pressure on resources and weakening multi-lateral cooperation are impairing effective donor coordination.
The coming years are likely to see a critical need for balancing short-term crisis response with longer-term development and resilience.
Increasingly scarce donor resources will need to optimize their catalytic potential with greater policy coherence and coordination to create resilient and secure food systems for the future.
