Global Donor Platform for Rural Development 67d ago

An interview with Rodrigo Madrazo, Chief Executive Officer, EDFI Management Company during the Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development. As interest in blended finance for agrifood systems grows, expectations must meet reality. Rodrigo hares a practical perspective on its role in agriculture and rural development, and how development finance institutions (DFIs) can help turn ambition into action. 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.