Financing food systems transformation
What will it take to mobilize US$300-400 billion per year? Explore the latest data, trends, and insights shaping food systems financing.
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A well-functioning food system depends not only on policy and innovation, but on how financing is mobilized, directed, and sustained over time. The UN Food Systems Summit estimated that US$300–400 billion per year is needed to transform food systems globally, yet current levels remain below this threshold. Strengthening how resources are aligned across public, private, and development finance is essential to support country priorities, build resilience, and deliver long-term impact.
As a lead of the financing agenda, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in collaboration with the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, bring together the latest data and insights on food systems financing through a new section on the Hub website. It offers a clear overview of global financing flows, regional trends, key definitions, and the shifts needed to better balance immediate needs with long-term investment.
