The Leadership We Need for Agrifood Systems: An interview with IFAD’s Max von Bonsdorff

2026-09-03T10:21:48+02:00

As IFAD enters a new replenishment cycle and development actors navigate an increasingly fragmented global landscape, partnership and strategic coherence have never been more essential. Max Von Bonsdorff, IFAD’s Chief Partnership Officer, reflects on the institution’s strategic direction, the evolving role of the Donor Platform, and the kind of leadership needed to drive impact in the decade ahead.

The Leadership We Need for Agrifood Systems: An interview with IFAD’s Max von Bonsdorff2026-09-03T10:21:48+02:00

Annual General Assembly 2026

2026-09-07T09:58:58+02:00

2 December 2026 | Dublin | Generously hosted by the Government of Ireland and officially recognized as an Associated Presidency Event under Ireland’s 2026 EU Council Presidency, this year's AGA will highlight the strategic value and mutual benefits of agrifood investments to build a compelling investment case for decision makers. A special session will highlight women’s leadership in agrifood systems, marking the 2026 International Year of Women Farmers.

Annual General Assembly 20262026-09-07T09:58:58+02:00

Financing and Implementing One Health for Sustainable Agrifood Systems Transformation: Aligning Investments for Integrated Action

2026-09-07T09:56:28+02:00

22 September 2026 | 12:15-13:15 CEST | Sheikh Zayed Centre, FAO HQ Rome and on Zoom | This side event will explore how different actors can mobilize, leverage and channel resources—including through joint programming, multi-donor platforms and alignment with national investment plans—to support effective One Health implementation in agrifood systems.

Financing and Implementing One Health for Sustainable Agrifood Systems Transformation: Aligning Investments for Integrated Action2026-09-07T09:56:28+02:00

Blog – AI for Healthy Diets: Applying AI in agrifood systems

2026-07-30T19:11:34+02:00

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how agrifood systems operate. For donors and development partners, the central question remains how this potential can be translated into responsible, equitable, and practical action. This webinar brought together the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) to explore how AI is being applied in real programmes, what enabling conditions are essential, and where donors can most effectively engage.

Blog – AI for Healthy Diets: Applying AI in agrifood systems2026-07-30T19:11:34+02:00

Webinar – Derisking Agrifood Systems for Young People: Co-Creation and Decent Work

2026-09-02T11:31:36+02:00

10 September 2026 | 15:00-16:30 CEST | Virtual | This webinar, organized by the Donor Platform's Thematic Working Group on Rural Youth Employment, will explore how derisking strategies, co‑creation, and decent work principles can unlock meaningful, resilient livelihoods for young people across agrifood systems.

Webinar – Derisking Agrifood Systems for Young People: Co-Creation and Decent Work2026-09-02T11:31:36+02:00

Donor Platform Announces 2026 Annual General Assembly in Dublin: Return on Investment for Agrifood Systems as the central theme

2026-07-10T14:51:06+02:00

Generously hosted by the Government of Ireland and recognized as an Associated Presidency Event under Ireland’s 2026 EU Council Presidency, the AGA will spotlight the strategic value and mutual benefits of agrifood investments in today’s global context.

Donor Platform Announces 2026 Annual General Assembly in Dublin: Return on Investment for Agrifood Systems as the central theme2026-07-10T14:51:06+02:00

Blog – From Commitment to Investment: How Responsible Finance Can Transform Nutrition and Food Systems

2026-07-01T13:22:21+02:00

Closing the nutrition financing gap requires stronger collaboration, and at Rome Nutrition Week 2026, a wide range of partners underscored how responsible private investment can accelerate progress when guided by transparency, accountability, and measurable impact.

Blog – From Commitment to Investment: How Responsible Finance Can Transform Nutrition and Food Systems2026-07-01T13:22:21+02:00