Banking on Smallholders: Planting the Next Seeds of Africa’s Food Secure Future

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Across Africa, smallholder farmers produce as much as 80 percent of the continent’s food. Yet, they remain among its most under-financed producers. For decades, access to affordable, suitable finance has been the missing ingredient for scaling climate-smart, productive farming.

African Development Bank Group Receives First Funding Allocation From Global Agriculture and Food Security Program’s New Financing Window

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An estimated 1.5 million smallholder farmers across Africa will benefit from a new facility, which will unlock more than US$200 million.

From Commitment to Action: Building Alliances to End Hunger

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Leaders and experts are coming together in Washington, D.C. to strengthen partnerships for global food security — join the conversation.

Translating T20 Recommendations Into G20 Actions

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What is the case of food security through sustainable food systems? The G20 created key institutions in response to the 2008–2009 food price crisis, and we must consider these as we face similar food price volatility today.

Annual Report 2024: Transforming Food Systems with Innovative Financing Solutions

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Equitable public and private financing is crucial for building resilient and sustainable food systems. We are proud to share our 2024 Annual Report, highlighting the transformative impacts of these investments on food systems.

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.