The Global Donor Platform for Rural Development is a network of 38 bilateral and multilateral development agencies, international financing institutions, and intergovernmental organizations. Established in 2003, their mission is to enhance donor collaboration and policies for sustainable agriculture and rural transformation. They firmly believe that the key to tackling global poverty and hunger lies in developing agriculture, reshaping food systems, and investing in rural communities.

As a platform, they broker collaboration among donors to maximize the impact of their investments, policies, and programs on food systems and rural development. Their vision is to effectively catalyze change, and their goal is to enable the transformation of food systems for better access to safe and nutritious food, improved environmental sustainability, and more prosperous rural communities. The Global Donor Platform for Rural Development consists of influential members, including bilateral and multilateral development agencies, international financial institutions, intergovernmental organizations, and foundations.

Together, they work towards building resilience and promoting sustainable food system transformation, taking incremental steps and focusing on positive proofs of concept. Their commitment is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 2 (zero hunger)