On 1 April 2025, Farming First published an opinion article “Rethinking development assistance to finance the future of food and nutrition” authored by Maurizio Navarra, GDPRD Secretariat Coordinator.

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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 some options for the global donor community.

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