Gilbert F. Houngbo

Gilbert F. Houngbo

Gilbert F. Houngbo is president at the International Fund for Agricultural Development. He has more than 30 years of experience in the public, multilateral, and private sectors, including as deputy director-general at the International Labour Organization. He is also a former prime minister of Togo.

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Opinion: We agree that our food systems must be overhauled – now what?

Opinion: We agree that our food systems must be overhauled – now what?

about 4 years ago // Sponsored by IFAD

Our food systems need an overhaul. The U.N. Food Systems Summit was the first step — now the real work begins. IFAD President Gilbert F. Houngbo outlines some concrete actions we can take now and the financing we need to make it happen.

Opinion: Public development banks — a bridge to better food systems?

Opinion: Public development banks — a bridge to better food systems?

over 4 years ago // Food Systems: Sponsored by IFAD

Trillions of dollars are needed to transform food systems. While the task might seem unachievable, public development banks have the financial power to make a difference.