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AFA Delegates Participate in the 8th Global Meeting of the Farmers’ Forum
The Farmers’ Forum is a bottom-up dialogue on rural development and poverty reduction between farmers’ organizations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development and governments.
GAFSP's Transformative Impact Spotlighted in the 2023 Trust Fund Annual Report
From enhancing agricultural resilience in Burkina Faso to catalyzing cooperative farming networks in Ethiopia, GAFSP's transformative initiatives are shaping sustainable development.
FAO and Ministry of Finance Partner to Improve Food and Nutrition Security in Bangladesh
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Economic Relations Division, Ministry of Finance in Bangladesh have signed four agreements on to support the country in its efforts to improve food and nutrition security.
Sara Bangla Krishak Society Wins the 2023 FAO Achievement Award
The Sara Bangla Krishak Society (SBKS) has been announced as one of the recipients of the prestigious 2023 FAO Achievement Award. The announcement was made by the FAO Director-General at the World Food Day ceremony in Rome.
World Bank Approves $20 Million Grant to Support Nepal’s Agriculture and Nutrition Sector
The World Bank has approved a grant of $20 million to support the Government of Nepal’s Food and Nutrition Security Enhancement Project (FANSEP)-II.
Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on Global Food Security in New York
"We are proud to be the largest donor to GAFSP which provides much-needed grants, concessional loans, and blended finance – as well as technical assistance – to low-income countries and producer organizations."
Rising to the Challenge of a Food Crisis: GAFSP Annual Report 2022
GAFSP works to build resilient and sustainable agriculture and food systems in the world’s poorest countries. See what the program has achieved in 2022.
GAFSP Builds Producer Organizations’ Capacity for Future Crisis Responses
Global Agriculture and Food Security Program successfully concluded its Seventh Call for Proposals, announcing new funding of $33.93 million for 15 Producer Organizations in thirteen low-income countries.
IFAD, GAFSP and WFP Announce Partnership to Support Bhutan’s Transition to Commercially Oriented Agroecological Farming
“Bhutan’s inadequate rural infrastructure leaves communities isolated, holds back food value chain development, contributes to post-harvest food losses, and is associated with poverty and poor nutrition,” said Roshan Cooke, IFAD Country Director for Bhutan.
IFC, agCelerant and Bank of Africa Partner to Boost Rice Production in Senegal
To boost rice production and enhance food security in Senegal, IFC has announced a partnership with agCelerant and Bank of Africa to help smallholder farmers and small businesses in Senegal's rice value chain more easily access financing for growth.
WFP and Cambodian Partner Launch US$3 Million Innovative Project to Support Smallholder Farmers
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Cambodian Agriculture Cooperative Corporation (CACC) are launching a new project targeting smallholder farmers in the country’s north-eastern province.
For Donors, Global Food Crisis Takes Center Stage
James Catto, Director of International Development Policy at the United States Department of the Treasury spoke recently about the future of climate-smart agriculture, the challenges facing the international development community, and why he’s excited to join GAFSP as the newly appointed Chair of the Donor Committee.