GDPRD White Paper “Financing Agrifood Systems for People, Planet and Prosperity”
Michelle Tang2025-10-30T16:26:11+01:00The global community needs a new financing model that aligns public and private capital, leverages innovation and positions agrifood systems at the centre of sustainable development. This White Paper outlines a bold yet practical agenda to unlock the capital, partnerships, and innovation needed to drive change at scale.
GDPRD Side Event at the FfD4: Financing Agrifood Systems for People, Planet and Prosperity
Michelle Tang2025-07-30T16:00:40+02:00Join the Donor Platform at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development side event, titled “Financing Agrifood Systems for People, Planet and Prosperity: Towards a new pact for mobilizing capital, reforming systems, and driving transformation at scale”. The session will take place on Monday, 30 June 2025, from 14:30 to 16:00 (CEST) with fully virtual participation.
Global Donor Platform Annual Report 2024
Michelle Tang2025-08-27T14:11:01+02:00Using innovative approaches to finance the future of food was the key theme and focus of the Platform’s activities in 2024. This year’s report highlights the crucial role of official development assistance (ODA), innovative blended finance, and private sector collaboration in transforming food systems and revitalizing rural development globally.
Blog – Investing in Youth: The Role of Development Banks
Michelle Tang2025-05-16T14:01:20+02:00Youth unemployment remains one of the most pressing global challenges, particularly in developing countries where demographic pressures, limited job opportunities, and insufficient formal job creation make it difficult for young people to secure decent work. This webinar explored how development banks are aligning their strategies with the need for innovative solutions to create lasting opportunities for youth. Discover the key messages and insights.
The Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security: An interview with Conrad Rein
Michelle Tang2025-05-05T16:13:25+02:00Conrad Rein discusses the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security, focusing on scaling solutions, public-private partnerships, and empowering small-scale farmers to address global hunger. The Initiative is hosted by The Crop Trust, a member of the Donor Platform since April 2025.
Crop Trust Joins the Global Donor Platform
Michelle Tang2025-05-02T10:14:28+02:00The Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD) is pleased to welcome the Global Crop Diversity Trust as its newest member. Representing Crop Trust will be Jaspreet Stamm, Director of External Affairs and Conrad Rein, Secretary of the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security.
