With the support of BMZ, the Shamba Centre for Food & Climate is conducting an expert consultation and an evidence review of how Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) are innovating in using their capital more efficiently. The consultation will begin in January 2026, and results will be published in September 2026. Find out more about this project.

An inaugural meeting will introduce the project and share preliminary examples on how DFIs are innovating in their investments in high-risk countries in the food and agriculture sector. The meeting will also outline next steps for deepening engagement with DFIs to better understand their ongoing innovation under the EU Global Gateway. The meeting is hosted by the European Commission, Directorate-General for International Partnerships. 

Agenda 

Opening remarks 

• Dr Leonard Mizzi, Head of Unit at the European Commission, Directorate-General (DG) for International Partnerships - Sustainable Agri-Food systems and Fisheries   

• Dr Andreas Schaumayer, Head of Division, Food and Nutrition Security, Fisheries, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation andDevelopment (BMZ) 

• Oshani Perera, Co-founder, Shamba Centre for Food & Climate   

Introducing the BMZ-Shamba Centre consultation with DFIs:  why is it important for DFIs to take leadership in investing in the food and agriculture and insight from the early results of the ongoing evidence review on innovative financing by DFIs.  

• Oshani Perera, Shamba Centre for Food & Climate

• Kamal El Harty, Advisory on Sustainable Finance Shamba Centre for Food & Climate 

• Special remarks from Dr Rodrigo Madrazo Garcia de Lomana, Chief Executive Officer, EDFI Management Company  

 Closing remarks  

• Dr Leonard Mizzi, European Commission, Directorate-General (DG) for International Partnerships