Read the background paper produced by the GDPRD to inform and stimulate discussions during the 2024 Annual General Assembly (AGA) on 26 – 27 November. The AGA will focus on the theme “Financing Food Systems Transformation and Rural Revitalization: Opportunities and Challenges.”
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AGA 2024 Land Session | 27 November, 10:00-11:15 CET | Redefining and enhancing the quality of finance for sustainable development: How to better reach Indigenous Peoples and local communities
The Food Systems Architecture Database, developed by the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development, is an interactive tool to map organizations and key initiatives driving food systems transformation. This resource supports partnerships by allowing donors to identify synergies, gaps, and collaboration opportunities. Explore the database in interactive or tabular form, with downloadable tables for further analysis.
The Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD) is pleased to welcome The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) as its newest member.
AGA 2024 Synthesis Panel | DAY TWO: 27 November 2024 | 11:30 - 12:50 (CET) | IFAD HQ, Rome, Italy and Zoom. This final session will examine the implications of the AGA discussions on finance and the future directions of the Donor Platform.
AGA 2024 Finance Coordination Session | 27 November 2024 | 9:15 - 10:00 (CET) | IFAD HQ, Rome, Italy and Zoom. This session will explore the linkages with other global development financing discussions. Topics include the upcoming International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD) and the 3FS tool.
AGA 2024 Youth Session | 26 November, 16:30-17:30 CET | Hear from young entrepreneurs from Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda sharing innovative financing approaches.
Jobs for Youth in the Agri-food Sector: Leveraging Micro and Small Enterprises: A webinar by the Thematic Working Group on Rural Youth Employment.
AGA 2024 Main Session | 26 November, 9:00-16:30 CET | The AGA kicks off with a keynote address and scene setting on day one, followed by a high-level session on "Catalytic Development Finance for a Sustainable and Resilient Future" and group discussions around climate finance, private capital, agrifood SMEs, and innovative financing in fragile contexts.
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