GFpd

GFpd is an acronym used to denote several organizations and projects in different fields. The most frequently cited use refers to the Global Food Policy Directorate (GFpd), an international policy coordination initiative established by a coalition of governments, international agencies, and non-governmental organizations to improve global food security through policy analysis and reform. The Directorate operates a central secretariat with regional offices and a network of policy advisors. Its mandate includes monitoring nutrition and food-security indicators, coordinating research funding, and promoting evidence-based policy exchange among member states.

In practice, GFpd-supported work emphasizes nutrition targets, agricultural subsidy reform, rural development, and trade-policy implications for food security. Governance typically involves a rotating board of representatives and an independent technical advisory council, with funding drawn from member contributions and development partners. The initiative is known for publishing policy briefs, guidelines, and comparative analyses.

Beyond the policy domain, the acronym GFpd has been used to label other, unrelated efforts. For example, the Genomic Function Prediction Database is a bioinformatics resource designed to annotate gene function and support functional genomics research. In some fictional or speculative contexts, GFpd is used to denote an intergovernmental agency in science fiction narratives.

Because GFpd is not unique to a single organization, context is required to determine the intended meaning in any given reference.