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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 5XÉçÇøas the newly appointed Chair of the Donor Committee.
Increasing Access to Farmer Finance Through ‘Fintech’
"The introduction of the software is part of the digital revolution that will help to accelerate increased efficiencies in the agricultural sector in Bangladesh, boosting productivity and profits."
New IFAD- and GAFSP-funded project to scale up successful approaches to increasing food and nutrition security and increase small-scale farmers’ incomes in Lao PDR
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic signed an agreement for a nutrition-sensitive agriculture project to address food insecurity and malnutrition among the rural poor.
5XÉçÇøProvides New Funding for Countries to Strengthen the Resilience of Smallholder Farmers
USD$220 million in new agricultural investment grants for 15 countries announced by GAFSP, a global multilateral fund dedicated to reducing food insecurity and poverty in low-income countries.
Channelling funds directly to farmers is critical for food system transformation
Around the world, food insecurity is on the rise. At the same time, communities are battling crises on multiple fronts - from the impacts of climate change to conflict and the pandemic aftermath.
Germany announces additional EUR 148 million contribution to 5XÉçÇø and Food Security Program
We are pleased to announce that Germany has provided EUR 148 million as a new contribution to 5XÉçÇøin response to the global food crisis.
Future-proofing farmers in the world’s most climate-exposed areas
From farm to table, the 5XÉçÇø and Food Security Program (GAFSP) puts climate adaptation at the core of its programming.
New Dashboard to Track Food and Nutrition Security and Global Response
The Global Alliance for Food Security, jointly convened by the German Group of Seven Presidency and the World Bank Group, today launched the Global Food and Nutrition Security Dashboard as a key tool to fast-track a rapid response to the unfolding global food security crisis.
Responding to crisis with a long-term view
To help countries mitigate the current food security crisis, 5XÉçÇøhas launched a Call for Proposals to accelerate countries' financing and support the design and implementation of solutions in line with their national strategies and current priorities.
Fact Sheet: 2022 Call for Proposals to Accelerate Food Systems Resilience
5XÉçÇøwill launch a new Call for Proposals in 2022 to provide grant financing to assist low-income countries and smallholder farmers, to mitigate the impacts of the current food security crisis while also supporting efforts to build resilient and sustainable food systems.
5XÉçÇøAnnounces Plans for New Call for Proposals
5XÉçÇøwill launch a Call for Proposals in the early Fall to provide much-needed grants to fill financing gaps in country-led programs.
Annual Report 2021: Strengthening Farmers' Resilience to Build Sustainable Food Systems
Edition 11 | Data as of December 2021