International political economist and Deputy Director - Inclusive Rural Transformation and Gender Equality, United Nations FAO.
Rome, Italy
Joined October 2011
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Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
At #AFSForum2026, FAO’s Lauren Phillips committed to publishing more policy & legislative guidance on gender equality & women’s empowerment in agrifood systems, including a handbook and an analysis of 300+ policy instruments.
Join FAO to #GrowEquality and celebrate #IYWF2026.
Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
Stronger partnerships with the private sector were at the heart of the FAO-led Africa Agrifood Investment Roundtable at #AFSForum2026.
FAO DDG Maurizio Martina led the discussion, with voices from govt & business, to find practical solutions for agrifood systems transformation.
Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
Investing in research & extension is key to increasing agricultural production & productivity across Africa.
FAO Deputy Regional Representative for Africa Meshack Malo highlighted the need for stronger government investment, at a researchers roundtable at #AFSForum2026.
Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
This morning at #AFSForum2026, FAO Chief Economist @MaximoTorero highlights why reducing food loss and waste is fundamental to more efficient agrifood systems in Africa.
Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
How do we turn agrifood investment plans into real results?
At #AFSForum2026, FAO brought partners together to share practical solutions and best practices for making National Agrifood Systems Investment Plans #NASIPs succeed.
From plans to action, & investment to impact.
Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
🌿Stronger agrifood systems depend on women’s full participation
🌍Yet women farmers are too often not heard or supported 🌾
Discover a new FAO toolkit to help close this gap: bit.ly/4e0B4Vu8 💡
Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
On #WorldParliamentDay, @RolandoGlezP, President of @Parlatino_org, highlights how collaboration with @FAO advances legislative action on the right to food, climate change and sustainable agrifood systems.
#ParliamentsAgainstHunger #ParlamentosContraElHambre
Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
From the taste of her childhood to a source of independence, dates are at the centre of Kaouther’s life.
With support from @FAO's Agri-Accelerator programme, funded by the Netherlands, Germany & others, she is turning this local resource into income.
🔗 bit.ly/4vfIcCR
Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
This October the Indigenous Peoples' territory is returning to FAO!
Don't miss the chance to contribute to the meeting of the Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples' Food and Knowledge Systems!
Submit your proposal by 20 June 2026:
tinyurl.com/3cr9d474
Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
🌍 The UN Decade of #FamilyFarming is shaping lasting change in agrifood systems through stronger policy foundations. 🏛️
👉 Check out the latest report on the implementation of the #UNDFF: bit.ly/4wAj9vW
Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
Inclusive agrifood systems mean removing barriers, so everyone can participate and thrive.
@FAO has joined the Global Disability Fund (@UN_GDF), alongside partners across the UN system and beyond.
👉 Read more: bit.ly/4u9PgAR
Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
Transforming agrifood systems requires stronger collaboration. @FAO values the private sector’s innovation capacity, knowledge & skills, and relies on dialogue to shape evidence-based action and impact on the ground, said FAO's @LM_Phillips at the FAO Private Sector Consultation.
Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
Collaboration across sectors is essential to advancing agrifood systems.
At #INARC9, Director of Partnerships Lauren Phillips discussed how @FAO is expanding engagement with private sector actors - connecting innovation, investment, and technical expertise with country needs.
Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
Pleased to welcome @FAO’s Director of Partnerships & UN Collaboration @LM_Phillips to Brussels! She met key FAO partners & spoke at @ForumForAg, where she also gave an interview—highlighting that stronger collaboration & enhanced financing are key to transforming agrifood systems
Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
Agrifood systems face growing shocks – from climate to conflict.
Closing the USD 680 billion annual financing gap calls for bold partnerships.
@FAO’s Strategy for Private Sector Engagement 2026-2030 sets an action‑oriented path for people & the planet➡️ bit.ly/4sFqtDw
Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
At the @ForumForAg in Brussels, @FAO’s Director of Partnerships & UN Collaboration @LM_Phillips highlighted the $ 680bn-per-year financing gap for agrifood systems transformation & the urgent need to innovate in finance & better target countries most vulnerable to climate change.
Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
This International #ForestDay, build your restoration skills with @FAO’s free courses.
Learn to plan, monitor and finance forest and landscape restoration…
🌲 and join a global community committed to protecting our forests!🌲
bit.ly/3Pdgw1U
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Lauren M. Phillips retweeted
During the #ECOSOC Partnership Forum side event on Strategic Investment for Resilient Agrifood Systems, @FAO's @LM_Philips spoke on the need to improve financing impact in agrifood systems, and the role innovation and partnerships can play.
#Partnerships4SDGs
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Register for our virtual 2026 #ECOSOC Partnership Forum side event to learn how strategic investments make #AgrifoodSystems more resilient.
📅 26 January
🕐 9:30-11:00 AM EST
📝Register here: columbiauniversity.zoom.us/m…
💻More info: fao.org/partnerships/fao-un-…
#Partnerships4SDGs
