Africa Has a Plan to Be Food Secure by 2035 – Now It Is Time to Finance It

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Africa’s population is booming, but hunger is on the rise, with climate change hitting food production hardest on the continent. By aligning international investment with Africa’s own food system plans, the continent can turn this challenge into an opportunity for lasting prosperity, stability, and global food security.

Addressing Global Food Security Challenges: Interview with Natasha Hayward

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This interview give Natasha’s insights on the state of global food security, the role of public and private investment, impactful interventions for women and youth, and the specific case of Ethiopia—offering readers a closer look at how international programs are shaping the future of food and agriculture worldwide.

Targeting Investment for Impact: Natasha Hayward on GAFSP’s Strategy with Devex

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With its next replenishment expected in 2026, the World Bank-housed fund is shifting from lofty ambitions to a leaner, more catalytic role.

GAFSP Responds to SOFI 2025: Renewed Call for Investment in Food Security

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In response to the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2025 report, Natasha Hayward stresses the urgent need for sustained investment in agriculture and food systems to strengthen resilience and ensure access to diverse, nutritious diets.

Why Food Security Is Central to International Financial Reforms: An Interview With GAFSP Strategic Advisor Gabriel Ferrero

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Recent crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have exacerbated food insecurity and depleted fiscal resources in vulnerable countries, Gabriel Ferrero said in a Devex panel at the Financing for Development Conference.

Working With Farmer Organizations Toward Food System Transformation

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From the mountains of Kyrgyzstan to the banana fields of Burundi, discover how producer organizations are empowering smallholder farmers to access markets, improve nutrition, and build resilience in the face of climate change and global food crises.

GAFSP Launches 8th Call for Proposals for Producer Organization-led Projects

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GAFSP launches a $38M Call for Proposals to support projects that strengthen food systems, boost climate resilience, and empower rural communities.