Workstreams
Donor coordination for food systems transformation
Building on the overall focus of the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD) on donor coordination, the GDPRD conducted a review and investigation of good practices in donor cooperation for food systems and rural development. This workstream aims to better support donors and their partners with practical guidance on improving coordination and alignment, particularly at the country level.
The GDPRD has developed a package of research to guide the Platform, its members and the broader donor and development community on how to optimize coordination, given past experiences and emerging challenges.
The final report “From Rhetoric to Reality: Donor coordination for food systems transformation” is the culmination of this year-long workstream. The report provides practical guidance to support donors and their partners in better coordination and alignment in food systems and rural development, particularly at the country level.
Workstreams
Donor Coordination for food systems transformation
Building on the overall focus of the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD) on donor coordination, the GDPRD conducted a review and investigation of good practices in donor cooperation for food systems and rural development. This workstream aims to better support donors and their partners with practical guidance on improving coordination and alignment, particularly at the country level.
The GDPRD has developed a package of research to guide the Platform, its members and the broader donor and development community on how to optimize coordination, given past experiences and emerging challenges.
The final report “From Rhetoric to Reality: Donor coordination for food systems transformation” is the culmination of this year-long workstream. The report provides practical guidance to support donors and their partners in better coordination and alignment in food systems and rural development, particularly at the country level.
Latest updates
How can coordination of donor investments and collaboration be improved, particularly at the country level? What are some good practices on donor cooperation for food systems and rural development? This interview series explores some of the thinking behind these questions. Nadine Gbossa is the Director, Food Systems Coordination, IFAD and Chief, Means of Implementation, UN Food Systems Coordination Hub.
Key messaging and speaker quotes are captured in this short report of the Annual General Assembly (AGA) convened on 26 and 27 October 2023. The AGA was a chance to celebrate the Platform’s 20th anniversary and reflect on how the donor landscape in agriculture, rural development and food systems has evolved.
How can coordination of donor investments and collaboration be improved, particularly at the country level? What are some good practices on donor cooperation for food systems and rural development? This interview series explores some of the thinking behind these questions. Juan Echanove is the Associate Vice-President, Food and Water Systems at CARE.
There has never been a greater need for coordinated donor investments and collaboration that align with the needs and priorities of partner countries. This interview series explores some of the thinking behind these challenges, and took place alongside the GDPRD's workstream on donor coordination.
There has never been a greater need for coordinated donor investments and collaboration that align with partner countries' needs and priorities. This flagship report is the culmination of a year-long workstream on donor coordination conducted by the GDPRD and includes key messages and recommendations for donors to consider in the way forward.
A high-level dialogue hosted by the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the European Commission.
Key messages from a virtual seminar on 22 November 2022, the first of a new webinar series focused on enhancing donor coordination for food systems transformation.
How can coordination of donor investments and collaboration be improved, particularly at the country level? What are some good practices on donor cooperation for food systems and rural development? This interview series explores some of the thinking behind these questions. Nadine Gbossa is the Director, Food Systems Coordination, IFAD and Chief, Means of Implementation, UN Food Systems Coordination Hub.
Key messaging and speaker quotes are captured in this short report of the Annual General Assembly (AGA) convened on 26 and 27 October 2023. The AGA was a chance to celebrate the Platform’s 20th anniversary and reflect on how the donor landscape in agriculture, rural development and food systems has evolved.
How can coordination of donor investments and collaboration be improved, particularly at the country level? What are some good practices on donor cooperation for food systems and rural development? This interview series explores some of the thinking behind these questions. Juan Echanove is the Associate Vice-President, Food and Water Systems at CARE.
There has never been a greater need for coordinated donor investments and collaboration that align with the needs and priorities of partner countries. This interview series explores some of the thinking behind these challenges, and took place alongside the GDPRD's workstream on donor coordination.
There has never been a greater need for coordinated donor investments and collaboration that align with partner countries' needs and priorities. This flagship report is the culmination of a year-long workstream on donor coordination conducted by the GDPRD and includes key messages and recommendations for donors to consider in the way forward.
A high-level dialogue hosted by the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the European Commission.
Key messages from a virtual seminar on 22 November 2022, the first of a new webinar series focused on enhancing donor coordination for food systems transformation.
Background and rationale
Globally, food insecurity is increasing, brought on by the escalating impacts of climate change, conflict, and Covid-19.
Rising food, fuel, and fertilizer prices are among the factors causing unprecedented surges in global hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and distress migration.
In the future, extreme weather, geo-political instability, and pest and disease outbreaks are likely to exacerbate the risk of food crises.
While there has never been a greater need for coordinated donor investments and collaboration, pressure on resources and weakening multi-lateral cooperation are impairing effective donor coordination.
The coming years are likely to see a critical need for balancing short-term crisis response with longer-term development and resilience.
Increasingly scarce donor resources will need to optimize their catalytic potential with greater policy coherence and coordination to create resilient and secure food systems for the future.
