In focus
Hunger, food and nutrition security in the post-2015 development framework
As the world counts down 1,000 days to 1 January 2015 – the target date for meeting Millennium Development Goals – advocates build a development framework for poverty reduction and food security after the MDGs.
Stories from the field
Empowering the Papuan women of Indonesia
Indonesia has become the largest economy in Southeast Asia, and steady economic growth has translated into significant poverty reduction. Growth has been uneven, however, with remote areas like the provinces of Papua and West Papua lagging behind.
Stories from the field
The power of partnering: Holistic watershed rehabilitation in Haiti
In the valley of Nan Carré in the north-west department of Haiti, water flows rapidly through concrete channels and can be quickly diverted into adjacent plots. Everywhere the eye travels, healthy plants are pushing up in neat rows.
Stories from the field
Pioneering direct farmer support in Guinea
In Guinea, farmers' organizations have proved themselves so strong and well organized that IFAD has decided to pioneer a radically new approach in its delivery of assistance.
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In focus
Ten years of independent evaluation at IFAD
IFAD’s Independent Office of Evaluation (IOE) celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2013. The occasion will be observed by the Executive Board at its April meeting.
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