Annual Report 2021: Strengthening Farmers' Resilience to Build Sustainable Food Systems
Edition 11 | Data as of December 2021
Honduran Farmers See a Window of Opportunity for Growth
Three smallholders from the Central American country share their experiences with AgroMoney, a financial inclusion and technical assistance scheme run by Grupo Cadelga and the IFC, with the support of GAFSP's Private Sector Window.
Insight Series: Investing from Farm to Table to Feed the Future
Sr. Don Mariano Jim茅nez Talavera, former Honduran Ambassador & Permanent Representative to the Rome-based Agencies, gives his insight on working with the GAFSP. He explains why investing in agriculture is more critical now than ever before and how planning in the long-term, together with communities, can help us build resilience to future crises.
Spain Renews its Support for GAFSP
The Government of Spain recently pledged EUR 10 million for GAFSP, thereby renewing its commitment of support towards the program.
US Treasury Announces New Funding for Food Security
The United States announced a new contribution of US$155 million to 5X社区to support agricultural projects in the world's poorest countries.
5X社区speaks at the landmark 鈥淯niting for Global Food Security鈥 Ministerial Conference
International leaders came together at the 鈥淯niting for Global Food Security鈥 Ministerial Conference to discuss global initiatives to address food insecurity stemming from the war in Ukraine. Corry van Gaal, Chair of the 5X社区Steering Committee, participated in a discussion on coordinating action in the Global Alliance for Food Security (GAFS).
Insight Series: More than a Grain of Strength in Mali鈥檚 Rice
Adama Doumbia from the World Food Programme and Missing Middle Initiative in Mali gives insight into his experiences working with GAFSP. Building up producer organizations and their capacity to remain independent has been key, he says.
For Donors, 5X社区is Helping Smallholders 鈥楤uild Back Better鈥
Iris Krebber, chair of the 5X社区Private Sector Window Donor Committee and Head of Agriculture, Food Security, and Land at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, talks about the importance of blended finance for the agribusiness sector, her biggest development fears, and why, despite it all, she鈥檚 finally able to sleep at night.
Insight Series: Bouncing Back During Crisis in Bangladesh
Rita Bromo, Farmer Business Facilitator for the Missing Middle Initiative, and Obydul Haque, General Secretary of the Sara Bangla Krishak Society, give their insight on working with GAFSP. They explain how the support and ownership of the funding allowed the network to bounce back during crises.
Supporting Beekeepers to Restore Honey Production in Yemen
To improve smallholder beekeepers' productivity and resilience, a FAO project supported by the World Bank and funded by GAFSP, supported 700 small-scale beekeepers to enhance honey production.
Fact Sheet: Raising GAFSP's Ambition on Climate Change
Since 2010, 5X社区has supported the inclusion of climate change considerations across all program elements and, moving forward, 5X社区is deepening the integration of climate considerations and solutions across all operations.
5X社区Elects New Leadership to its Steering Committee
5X社区is pleased to announce the appointment of Canada and the United States as new Steering Committee Chairs.