Global Donor Platform for Rural Development 128d ago

Interview Alexander Müller, Founder and Managing Director, TMG Think Tank for Sustainability, during the Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development. As global geopolitics shift, Alexander explains why cutting investment in food and agriculture is a strategic risk and what donors must do differently to meet the moment. Food and agriculture matter more than ever and can be part of the solution. The 2025 AGA took place on 12 December 2025 and was hosted by the European Commission in Brussels. The AGA is the Donor Platform’s flagship event, bringing together members, partners and experts to exchange knowledge, shape strategic priorities and collaborate on advancing sustainable agriculture and rural development. This year, participants and panellists were invited to collectively reflect on and develop approaches to financing for food systems in this unpredictable global context, under the theme: “Investing in the Future of Agrifood Systems: New Directions for Development Finance.” This interview was conducted by Maurizio Navarra, Secretariat Coordinator of the Donor Platform.