
Workstreams
Donor coordination for food systems transformation
Building on the Platform’s overall focus on donor coordination, we have initiated a review and investigation of good practices on donor cooperation for food systems and rural development. This workstream aims to better support donors and their partners with practical guidance on how to improve coordination and alignment, particularly at the country level.
The GDPRD will develop a package of research, communication and learning materials to guide the Platform, its members and the broader donor and development community on how coordination can be optimized, given past experiences and emerging challenges.
Workstreams
Donor Coordination for food systems transformation
Building on the Platform’s overall focus on donor coordination, we have initiated a review and investigation of good practices on donor cooperation for food systems and rural development. This workstream aims to better support donors and their partners with practical guidance on how to improve coordination and alignment, particularly at the country level.
The GDPRD will develop a package of research, communication and learning materials to guide the Platform, its members and the broader donor and development community on how coordination can be optimized, given past experiences and emerging challenges.
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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.