In Haiti, Private Sector Links Are Boosting Farmer Incomes
Smallholder farmers in the country are provided high-quality seeds alongside training in modern planting and harvesting techniques for growing high-end produce. Providing farmers direct access to formal markets reduces their exposure to the risks associated with traveling to informal markets farther away.
Forging a Collective Response to a Global Food Security Crisis in 2024
In this Q&A with GAFSP Leadership, we talk about the achievements of the program, future priorities and what needs to change to build the resilience of smallholder farmers and food systems in the world’s poorest countries.
Growing Macadamia Nuts for Malawi’s Future Generation
A three-year IFC advisory project supported nearly 3,000 small-scale macadamia nut farmers.
Linking Farmers to Markets and Adapting to a Food Crisis in Bangladesh
When the GAFSP-supported national farmers’ organizations network Sara Bangla Krishak Society (SBKS) received the prestigious 2023 FAO Achievement Award, the news was received with gratitude and hope by members.
Fostering Agriculture Research Talent in Haiti through Scholarships
In Haiti, young professionals are given the opportunity to grow their research skills — and to better support the agricultural sector in the country.
Nurturing Health and Nutrition: Empowering Mothers in Magway
In the heart of a village, a remarkable transformation is taking place—one that exemplifies the power of education, persistence, and community support in reshaping dietary habits and improving the health and nutrition of families.
Rising to the Challenge of a Food Crisis: GAFSP Annual Report 2022 Highlights
GAFSP works to build resilient and sustainable agriculture and food systems in the world’s poorest countries. See the highlights of what the program has achieved in 2022.
Making the Difference for Women Farmers in Bangladesh
Learning is a never-ending process. Read the story from IFC on how the training for women in Bangladesh improved production and financial resilience across the food production chain.
Integrating Climate and Nutrition for Multiple Wins
Sustainable, resilient and healthy diets are a key driver of sustainable development. Without available and affordable nutritious food, beating other development challenges will also be an uphill struggle.
Building Climate-Resilient Food Systems in Africa
GAFSP’s projects focus on solutions that support smallholder farmers, countries and agribusinesses to proactively adapt to changing circumstances right away, through access to climate-resilient, drought-resistant seed varieties, or more efficient intercropping methods.
Nourish the World, Secure the Future
This publication contains stories from rural Laos, documenting strategies, techniques, and practices used by rural small-scale farmers. It highlights how they play a crucial role in improving nutrition security and fighting malnutrition among women and children.
It’s Time to Fix Our Food Systems
Here are three ways that the Global Agriculture Food Security Program (GAFSP) can help.