Interview with Lisa van Nieuwkoop, The Netherlands
Michelle Tang2026-03-06T10:31:56+01:00At the Donor Platform’s Annual General Assembly in Brussels, Board Member Lisa van Nieuwkoop (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands) highlighted a key message: with limited resources, coordination becomes a resource in itself. Watch the short interview to hear her reflections.
Investing Smarter in Agrifood System: Rodrigo Madrazo on blended finance and development finance institutions (DFIs)
Michelle Tang2026-02-26T09:14:05+01:00We often hear that blended finance is the new frontier for agrifood system. As interest grows, expectations must meet reality. Rodrigo shares a practical perspective on its role in agriculture and rural development, and how DFIs can help turn ambition into action.
Blog – 2026 ECOSOC PARTNERSHIP FORUM SIDE EVENT: Strategic Investments for Resilient Agrifood Systems
Michelle Tang2026-02-24T10:38:19+01:00At the 2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum, the Donor Platform and partners, including FAO, IFAD, World Meteorological Organization, and the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, examined how coordinated, cross-sectoral investments can accelerate resilient agrifood systems transformation and SDG progress. Read the key takeaways.
New Donor Platform Co-Chairs for the Term 2026-2028
Michelle Tang2026-02-06T12:13:11+01:00The GDPRD Secretariat is very pleased to introduce our new Co-Chairs, Leonard Mizzi of the European Commission, and Thijs Woudstra of the Netherlands, for a two-year term starting from 1 January 2026.
Why Food and Agriculture Matter More Than Ever: Alexander Müller on investment, diplomacy, and global stability
Michelle Tang2026-02-23T14:49:15+01:00As global geopolitics shift, Alexander Müller explains why cutting investment in food and agriculture is a strategic risk, and what donors must do differently to meet the moment. Food and agriculture matter more than ever and can be part of the solution.
The Fight Back Has Begun: Lawrence Haddad on financing agrifood systems in 2026
Michelle Tang2026-02-23T14:46:31+01:00From rethinking ODA and leveraging new resource flows to strengthening collaboration among donors, Lawrence Haddad reflected on a challenging year for development cooperation—and shared reasons for optimism in 2026. Read and watch the interview to hear his insights on the path forward for agriculture, nutrition, and food systems investment.
TWG Youth Meeting Minutes 09 December 2025
Sierra Berardelli2026-01-21T10:20:54+01:00Download the PDF
