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August 14, 2024 | Japan, Agriculture, Nutritious Food Systems | Share this update
On August 13 and 14, 2024, Japan signed and exchanged notes for grant agreements totaling JPY1.6 billion (US$11 million) with several countries, including Togo, Gambia, Lesotho, South Sudan, and Palestine, focusing on food assistance.
The funds were outlined as:
These initiatives align with Japan’s commitment to addressing food crises and supporting sustainable agricultural practices, as emphasized in the 2022 TICAD8 and the 2023 G7 Hiroshima Summit.
August 13, 2024 | Japan, Agriculture, Nutritious Food Systems | Share this update
In August 2024, Japan signed a series of agreements to provide a total of JPY800 (US$5 million) in grants for food assistance through the WFP to Eswatini, Mozambique, and Guinea.
Japan will provide JPY200 million (US$1 million) to Eswatini to address severe food shortages caused by droughts, heatwaves, and floods, aiming to improve food security.
JPY300 million (US$2 million) is set to go to Mozambique to help alleviate hunger, particularly in the conflict-affected Cabo Delgado region, where over 1.5 million people face severe food insecurity.
Japan will provide JPY300 million (US$2 million) to Guinea to address rice shortages and enhance food security, especially after India's rice export ban.
These efforts are part of Japan's commitment to addressing food crises and supporting sustainable agricultural production, as pledged during the 2022 TICAD8 summit and the 2023 G7 Hiroshima Summit.
July 24, 2024 | UK, Nutritious Food Systems, Agricultural R&D | Share this update
On July 24, 2024, UK Minister for Development Anneliese Dodds spoke at the G20 Development Ministers' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and indicated the UK’s intention to join the Brazilian president’s Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, which she noted focused on action, sharing solutions, exchanging expertise, and unlocking much-needed finance.
Dodds highlighted that the UK has already contributed expertise to the work of the Global Alliance Taskforce and would also be happy to join the Board of Champions and bring in the UK’s global network of development, academic and civil society organizations.
Dodds also set out how the UK will modernize its approach to international development, noting that the UK government is intent on creating a world without poverty on a liveable planet, and to work in equal partnership with low- and middle-income countries.
July 16, 2024 | Canada, Agriculture, Gender Equality, Nutritious Food Systems, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health, Family Planning, Global Health | Share this update
On July 16, 2024, Canadian Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen announced CAD41 million (US$30 million) in funding to Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, including CAD36 million (US$26 million) in development funding and more than CAD5 million (US$4 million) in humanitarian funding to support gender equality, economic empowerment, reproductive health, family planning, and health services.
The funding included:
June 28, 2024 | US, WASH & Sanitation, Global Health, Nutritious Food Systems | Share this update
On June 28, 2024, based on a new report from the IPC, USAID Administrator Samantha Power raised concerns about growing acute food security reported in April and May 2024 in Sudan, along with dire projections for June 2024 through February 2025.
Power noted that the food insecurity crisis is historically severe, with more than half of Sudan's population facing severe levels of hunger, which are the highest levels ever measured.
Power pointed to the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces and the inability to get humanitarian assistance to the region. Although the US and other partners are continuing to support the people of Sudan with provisions of food, malnutrition treatment, health care, and other assistance, especially to vulnerable populations, more is needed to assist the cross border assistance relief effort.
Power also called upon the warring factions to negotiate an immediate ceasefire.
June 20, 2024 | Italy, Climate, Gender Equality, Nutritious Food Systems | Share this update
On June 20, 2024, the G7's Accountability Working Group released the G7 Apulia Progress Report 2024: Advancing Sustainable Development in Africa.
The annual Progress Report is an accountability tool that monitors the implementation of the development policies adopted by the richest countries in the G7 framework.
The report reviewed progress on G7 development commitments from 2015-2022, showing increased ODA flows to Africa despite regional and global crises. G7 cooperation supported key areas such as economic transformation, food security, climate resilience, and gender equality. Significant initiatives included the African Continental Free Trade Area, the Global Shield against Climate Risks, and the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa. The report emphasized the need for enhanced G7 cooperation with African partners, especially in addressing economic and climate challenges.
The Italian G7 Presidency selected Africa as the focus for the Report, recognizing the continent's significant potential for sustainable development and its crucial role as a partner in advancing progress towards achieving the SDGs, Agenda 2063, and the Paris Agreement.
June 14, 2024 | Canada, UK, Agriculture, Nutritious Food Systems, Climate, Gender Equality | Share this update
On June 14, 2024, the second day of the G7 Summit, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced nearly CAD687 million (US$501 million) to strengthen sustainable agricultural, climate resiliency, and foster gender equality in low- and middle-income countries.
Within the funding was CAD200 million (US$146 million) to IFAD, including:
Canada also announced new funding for the Indo-Pacific region, which is home to the largest number of climate-vulnerable people in the world. Funding included:
Lastly, Canada announced new funding to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women, girls, and LGBTQI+ people, including:
June 13, 2024 | Norway, Agriculture, Nutritious Food Systems, Climate, Gender Equality | Share this update
On June 13, 2024, Norway announced a commitment of NOK1 billion (US$94 million) to support CSOs working to enhance food security in six African countries.
The funding aims to bolster local food production, preserve local seeds, and increase yields for smallholder farmers, particularly in regions vulnerable to food insecurity. Norway’s initiative emphasizes gender equality, aiming to reduce the food insecurity gap and enhance economic opportunities for women farmers.
Norad received 200 concept notes, from which 12 organizations were invited to submit full proposals. The proposals were assessed by experts and five were awarded support for five years. The selected organizations work in Niger, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Mozambique. The projects were listed as:
June 13, 2024 | Canada, Climate, Nutritious Food Systems, Education, Global Health, Gender Equality | Share this update
On June 13, 2024, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participated in a G7 working session on Africa, climate change, and development as well as a side event on the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, where he announced over CAD1.6 billion (US$1.2 billion) to promote sustainable development and inclusive global clean energy transition.
The announced funding included:
June 12, 2024 | Australia, Nutritious Food Systems | Share this update
On June 12, 2024, Australian Minister for Youth Dr. Anne Aly announced that Australia would provide an additional AUD10 million (US$6 million) for humanitarian relief in Gaza to address urgent needs through the WFP.
Aly represented Australia at Jordan's Gaza conference in Amman, organized by Jordan, Egypt, and the UN.
Aly was born in Egypt and is the first Australian female federal parliamentarian of Islamic faith. Before entering Parliament, Aly worked as a lecturer, professor, and counter-terrorism expert.
US$ amounts are cited directly from sources; in the absence of an official conversion, they are calculated using the previous week's average of the US Federal Reserve's daily exchange rates.
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