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Translating T20 Recommendations Into G20 Actions
What is the case of food security through sustainable food systems? The G20 created key institutions in response to the 2008–2009 food price crisis, and we must consider these as we face similar food price volatility today.
Annual Report 2024: Transforming Food Systems with Innovative Financing Solutions
Equitable public and private financing is crucial for building resilient and sustainable food systems. We are proud to share our 2024 Annual Report, highlighting the transformative impacts of these investments on food systems.
Africa Has a Plan to Be Food Secure by 2035 – Now It Is Time to Finance It
Africa’s population is booming, but hunger is on the rise, with climate change hitting food production hardest on the continent. By aligning international investment with Africa’s own food system plans, the continent can turn this challenge into an opportunity for lasting prosperity, stability, and global food security.
Addressing Global Food Security Challenges: Interview with Natasha Hayward
This interview give Natasha’s insights on the state of global food security, the role of public and private investment, impactful interventions for women and youth, and the specific case of Ethiopia—offering readers a closer look at how international programs are shaping the future of food and agriculture worldwide.
Targeting Investment for Impact: Natasha Hayward on GAFSP’s Strategy with Devex
With its next replenishment expected in 2026, the World Bank-housed fund is shifting from lofty ambitions to a leaner, more catalytic role.
ڰResponds to SOFI 2025: Renewed Call for Investment in Food Security
In response to the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2025 report, Natasha Hayward stresses the urgent need for sustained investment in agriculture and food systems to strengthen resilience and ensure access to diverse, nutritious diets.
Why Food Security Is Central to International Financial Reforms: An Interview With ڰStrategic Advisor Gabriel Ferrero
Recent crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have exacerbated food insecurity and depleted fiscal resources in vulnerable countries, Gabriel Ferrero said in a Devex panel at the Financing for Development Conference.
ڰLaunches 8th Call for Proposals for Producer Organization-led Projects
ڰlaunches a $38M Call for Proposals to support projects that strengthen food systems, boost climate resilience, and empower rural communities.
ڰEmbarks on a Clear Pathway to Deepen Impacts on Global Food and Nutrition Security
In a strategic move to address global food and nutrition security, ڰlays out new ambitions to maximize collective impact, foster synergies, and better integrate investments in resilient agrifood systems—aiming to stretch limited resources for greater long-term results at both country and regional levels.
Seeds of Change: Producer Groups Share Knowledge, Empower Farmers and Create Better Food Systems
Producer organizations are vital in transforming agriculture, and with GAFSP's support, they are empowering smallholder farmers worldwide. A recent event in Rome brought together POs to share solutions and innovations that address challenges like market access, capacity building, and women's leadership in farming.
Building a Bigger Table for Food and Nutrition Security
The past year has seen a scaling up of GAFSP’s robust toolkit of financial and technical resources, from grants to blended concessional finance, that catalyze funding for projects from farm to table.
ڰQuoted in Forbes on COP29
Forbes reports on “Smallholder farmers being left behind” and features GAFSP, underscoring how ڰhas been helping to unlock finance for smallholder farmers since 2010.