NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

By Sepehr Achard

Key Takeaways

1. Ireland has committed to providing at least €284 million this year for global food, agriculture, and nutrition initiatives.
2. The funding includes €4.2 million for the UN’s Food Systems Hub, €2.5 million for a Women’s Economic Empowerment initiative, and €2 million for the ‘Grain from Ukraine’ initiative.
3. Tánaiste Micheál Martin T.D. made the announcement at a major food systems event in New York.
4. The funding aims to build resilience and capacity across food, health, education, economic, and governance systems.
5. Ireland will invest at least €42 million in a new joint program in Malawi over the next four years.

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