Agriculture and Food Systems

Transforming traditional agricultural practices, we help build sustainable and efficient food systems that benefit people and planet.

Agriculture: Key to Development in LICs and MICs

Agriculture and food systems are central pillars for achieving sustainable economic and social development in low- and middle-income countries (LICs and MICs). Almost 60% of the workforce in low-income countries works in agriculture, and in some countries, the sector accounts for over 25% of the country’s gross domestic product.

Agriculture in Crisis: Climate Challenges in LICs and LMICs

Today more than ever, the agriculture sector is facing numerous challenges, particularly as a result of climate change. In the last decade, the agriculture sector in LICs and MICs absorbed more than 26% of all economic damage and losses caused by natural disasters. This puts lives at risk and sends unprecedented shocks through food systems– which continue to be felt today as the worst global food crisis in decades. Global development actors are struggling to protect the livelihoods of those reliant on agriculture while ensuring that the sector is effectively adapting to the inevitable impacts of climate change. We help our clients accelerate the required food systems transformation by supporting them in arriving at strategic clarity, transforming their organizations to deliver effectively, and in strategically advocating for greater support and funding amongst key stakeholders.

Agriculture and Food Systems

Agriculture: Key to Development in LICs and MICs

Agriculture and food systems are central pillars for achieving sustainable economic and social development in low- and middle-income countries (LICs and MICs). Almost 60% of the workforce in low-income countries works in agriculture, and in some countries, the sector accounts for over 25% of the country’s gross domestic product.

Agriculture in Crisis: Climate Challenges in LICs and LMICs

Today more than ever, the agriculture sector is facing numerous challenges, particularly as a result of climate change. In the last decade, the agriculture sector in LICs and MICs absorbed more than 26% of all economic damage and losses caused by natural disasters. This puts lives at risk and sends unprecedented shocks through food systems– which continue to be felt today as the worst global food crisis in decades. Global development actors are struggling to protect the livelihoods of those reliant on agriculture while ensuring that the sector is effectively adapting to the inevitable impacts of climate change. We help our clients accelerate the required food systems transformation by supporting them in arriving at strategic clarity, transforming their organizations to deliver effectively, and in strategically advocating for greater support and funding amongst key stakeholders.

An example of our approach

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The Challenge

The Challenge

Case study:

Agriculture and Food Systems

The Challenge

CGIAR, a global partnership in food security, required support with identifying the latest political development and financing targets in donor countries and developing an effective resource mobilization strategy so it could mobilize further donor funding towards its strategic priorities in agriculture and food security.

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Our Approach

Our Approach

Case study:

Agriculture and Food Systems

Our Approach

SEEK worked with CGIAR to research key trends in the agricultural funding space, including analyzing the impacts of COVID-19 on funding for agriculture. Building on this analysis, we supported CGIAR in developing its resource mobilization strategy, including by identifying new funding sources from sovereign donors and multilaterals, prioritizing donors for engagement, and defining funding asks for these potential donors. Based on the resource mobilization strategy, we developed detailed donor profiles and action plans for priority donors and supported with identifying new potential donors by profiling climate funds, emerging bilateral donors, international financial institutions, and philanthropies. We then continued our support with monthly intelligence briefings on specific bilateral donors through our country consultant network spanning across the largest 14 sovereign donors.

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Our Impact

Our Impact

Case study:

Agriculture and Food Systems

Our Impact

We supported CGIAR in designing  a clear path to resource mobilization with a prioritized plan of action that was instrumental in enabling them advocate for increased funding. We helped with providing a solid evidence-base for staying updated on the latest developments in the climate-agriculture nexus and identifying key opportunities for engagement. Using this plan and evidence base, CGIAR was able to successfully raise US$1 billion in core funding at COP26 marking more than 50% increase in funding from US$650 million in their prior replenishment period.  

Impact Areas in

Agriculture and Food Systems

Dive into a spectrum of focus areas that form the core of our initiatives. Explore these key domains to understand how our targeted efforts contribute to meaningful change and progress.

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Analytics and market intelligence

Developing a 360o understanding of the agriculture and food systems sector architecture, including by analyzing the main players and funders in the space and the key gaps and opportunities ahead to optimize your plan of action.
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Organizational Effectiveness

Building high-performing organizations and best practices in effective leadership and governance to optimize your impact in the agriculture and food systems space.
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Resource mobilization and advocacy

Successfully raising the funding needed to deliver on your ambitious plans by tapping into traditional and innovative sources of financing for climate, agriculture, and food systems strengthening.
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Strategy development

Ensuring your strategies address the most pressing needs in the agriculture and food systems spaces while dynamically responding to the challenges posed by climate change. This development-wide approach sets organizations up for success through a comprehensive understanding of overlapping issues.
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