After working most of my career in the regions, I took on the role of Global Director for Agriculture and Food in July. Over the past six months, I am proud to say we have brought together World Bank Group colleagues to redouble our efforts, committing to $9 billion annually in agri-finance and agribusiness commitments by […]

Delegates at COP16 of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Riyadh have been working to tackle the critical challenge of preserving soil health while feeding the world, with 10 billion mouths to feed by 2050. This COP could accelerate action on land, drought resilience and the green transition across the world. Land restoration is a […]