What We Do
Our work sits at the intersection of a set of critical global issues that have a profound impact on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and longer-term human prosperity and security. The Platform strives towards these goals by convening donor organizations that make substantive investments in agriculture, rural development and food systems, to exchange information, discuss emerging priorities and determine effective strategies.
What We Do
Our work sits at the intersection of a set of critical global issues that have a profound impact on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and longer-term human prosperity and security. The Platform strives towards these goals by convening donor organizations that make substantive investments in agriculture, rural development and food systems, to exchange information, discuss emerging priorities and determine effective strategies.
Strategic Objectives
The Platform has three distinct yet complementary strategic objectives that recognize the catalytic role of the Platform in informing donor policy, programming and investment in food systems and rural development.
Strategic Objectives
The Platform has three distinct yet complementary strategic objectives that recognize the catalytic role of the Platform in informing donor policy, programming and investment in food systems and rural development.
Help shape the thinking, policies and programming of the global donor community on food systems and rural development to accelerate progress towards the SDGs and longer-term prosperity and sustainability.
Broker the sharing of evidence, lessons, insights and technical expertise necessary for donors to align efforts, learn from each other and improve the impact of their food system and rural-development related policies and programmes.
Strengthen networking, relationships and communication between donors and other actors as a foundation for collaboration and innovation.
A Focus on Food Systems Transformation
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition that the way we produce, distribute and consume food is critical to the health of people and our planet. Current systems leave many under- or ill-nourished, contribute to environmental degradation, and accelerate global warming.
We need a food systems transformation. Recognizing this, the GDPRD now takes a food systems approach to its vital role in achieving better outcomes for rural people in developing economies.
Here is a timeline showing the GDPRD’s strategic shift to focus on what we must do to reshape systems agenda and achieve SDG2 (zero hunger).
A Focus on Food Systems Transformation
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition that the way we produce, distribute and consume food is critical to the health of people and our planet. Current systems leave many under- or ill-nourished, contribute to environmental degradation, and accelerate global warming.
We need a food systems transformation. Recognizing this, the GDPRD now takes a food systems approach to its vital role in achieving better outcomes for rural people in developing economies.
Here is a timeline showing the GDPRD’s strategic shift to focus on what we must do to reshape systems agenda and achieve SDG2 (zero hunger).
2023
December
There has never been a greater need for coordinated donor investments and collaboration that align with partner countries' needs and priorities. This flagship report is the culmination of a year-long workstream on donor coordination conducted by the GDPRD and includes key messages and recommendations for donors to consider in the way forward.
October
This official side event of the 51st plenary session of the Committee on World Food Security provides insight from donors on ways to make their funding more impactful and catalytic as well as new sources of funding. Co-organized by the GDPRD, the Shamba Centre for Food & Climate, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Western Cape Department of Agriculture - South Africa and World Food Programme.
June
A high-level dialogue hosted by the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the European Commission.
October
The 2023 Annual General Assembly took place on 26-27 October 2023, and coincided with the Donor Platform’s 20th anniversary, a milestone reflected in the theme “20 Years of rural development and aid effectiveness: Where are we now and where are we going?”.
July
This official side event of the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment provides insight from donors on ways to make their funding more impactful and catalytic as well as new sources of funding. Co-organized with the Shamba Centre for Food & Climate.
February
A consultation event jointly organized by the European Commission, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD) and the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD)
2022
October
From a virtual roundtable “Reshaping Food Systems Financing in a Crisis and Post-Crisis Environment: Driving Donors’ Commitments” on 29 September, 2022. Co-organized by the GDPRD with IFAD and the European Commission, in collaboration with the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub.
April
In April 2022, the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development released a white paper to provide global donors with options to transform our food systems, to make them more resilient and sustainable. Global donors have a critical leveraging role in catalysing food systems change and this paper attempts to provide clear directions, under seven action areas to focus their attention and efforts.
June
Entirely dedicated to implementing national pathways for food systems transformation to accelerate progress towards the SDGs in times of crisis.
April
A high-level event to discuss how donors can collectively respond to the skyrocketing food prices and the conflict in Ukraine. The Platform's white paper on "Transforming Food Systems - Directions for Enhancing the Catalytic Role of Donors" was presented as a menu of options for donor engagement in food systems transformation.
2021
December
A virtual round table that explored the actions donors can take to assist countries in their national pathways for food systems transformation. The event followed Chatham House rules and provided an open discussion on the opportunities and challenges for donors in helping to catalyse food systems change.
September
The GDPRD launched a new Declaration of Intent on Food Systems Transformation, to signal the intention of the Platform and its members to work proactively and in a coordinated way to help take forward the outcomes of the UN Food Systems Summit.
September
This independent Food Systems event is a contribution to ensure donors and their partners collaborate to realize the full leveraging potential of donor funding. The event will also launched the GDPRD stocktaking report on “Donor contributions to food systems”.
September
Mapping of the food systems-related funding and activities supported by donors. Food system framing as more than semantics, signally the need for a holistic view of food as central to all development issues.
2021
December
A virtual round table that explored the actions donors can take to assist countries in their national pathways for food systems transformation. The event followed Chatham House rules and provided an open discussion on the opportunities and challenges for donors in helping to catalyse food systems change.
September
This independent Food Systems event is a contribution to ensure donors and their partners collaborate to realize the full leveraging potential of donor funding. The event will also launched the GDPRD stocktaking report on “Donor contributions to food systems”.
September
The GDPRD launched a new Declaration of Intent on Food Systems Transformation, to signal the intention of the Platform and its members to work proactively and in a coordinated way to help take forward the outcomes of the UN Food Systems Summit.
September
Mapping of the food systems-related funding and activities supported by donors. Food system framing as more than semantics, signally the need for a holistic view of food as central to all development issues.
2020
November
Strengthening Coordination Towards SDG2: Pathways for Food Systems Transformation
April
Revised areas of focus for the Platform: strategic influencing, knowledge-sharing, networking and convening.
2020
June
A high-level dialogue hosted by the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the European Commission.
September
Mapping of the food systems-related funding and activities supported by donors. Food system framing as more than semantics, signally the need for a holistic view of food as central to all development issues.
Communications and Outreach
Effective internal and external communication helps to keep Platform members are up-to-date on key events, programmes, strategies and policies shaping rural development and food security, and opens-up informal opportunities to network and exchange knowledge.
The Platform’s communications strategy aims to widen recognition of the GDPRD, increase donor coordination, and share knowledge, influencing thinking about policies and programmes benefiting agriculture, rural development and food systems. These communications materials are available here to all.
Communications and Outreach
Effective internal and external communication helps to keep Platform members are up-to-date on key events, programmes, strategies and policies shaping rural development and food security, and opens-up informal opportunities to network and exchange knowledge.
The Platform’s communications strategy aims to widen recognition of the GDPRD, increase donor coordination, and share knowledge, influencing thinking about policies and programmes benefiting agriculture, rural development and food systems. These communications materials are available here to all.
Explore Our Latest Work
A selection of the Platform’s events, interviews, articles and publications, including our general assemblies and annual and flagship reports.
A selection of the Platform’s events, interviews, articles and publications, including our general assemblies and annual and flagship reports.
