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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.
Gatsibo smallholder farmers reaping good returns after turning to chili farming
On a shiny afternoon in Rucumbo village in Rwanda, smallholder farmers organized under the Tuzamurane Self Help Group are busy picking chili pepper yield before transporting it to a collection center.
Germany announces additional EUR 148 million contribution to Global Agriculture and Food Security Program
We are pleased to announce that Germany has provided EUR 148 million as a new contribution to GAFSP in response to the global food crisis.
Is Cambodian Rice Ready for the World Market?
Keen on exporting its surplus rice, Cambodia is priming its rice sector to enter the world market while keeping the national stock, farmers' welfare, and agricultural resources in check.
Documentary on the Irrigation Scheme in Makueni and Kajiado Counties
Learn more about the Small-Scale Irrigation and Value Addition Project in Kenya.
Project to Support Food Production and Build Resilience in Benin
PAPVIRE-ABC helps boost food production by developing agricultural value chains through improved farm productivity, technological innovations, and the promotion of agricultural entrepreneurship.
'You wait, but nothing comes:' Honduran farmers at the mercy of climate-change-induced drought, floods
“The varying weather patterns really affect the animals,” said Maldonado, 43, noting that if he doesn’t have enough to feed them, the milk they produce isn’t as nutritious. “Climate change has hurt us a lot.”
Future-proofing farmers in the world’s most climate-exposed areas
From farm to table, the Global Agriculture 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.
Accelerating Food Systems Resilience: GAFSP Launches a New Call for Proposals
On October 13th, GAFSP officially launched the 2022 Call for Proposals at the IMF-WBG Annual Meetings.
Responding to crisis with a long-term view
To help countries mitigate the current food security crisis, GAFSP has 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.
Transforming Food Systems: Investing in Producer Organizations, Innovative Approaches to Support Smallholder Farmers
This event will highlight the importance and the advantage of investing in producer organizations to enable their members to become their own change agents, enabling them to make effective decisions about their businesses and improve their livelihoods.