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In Madagascar, IFAD-supported training provides rural youth a future in business
One year on after the political crisis erupted in Madagascar, a project funded by International Fund for Agricultural Development is working with small business to provide employment opportunities for young people.
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Agriculture is a business and a powerful tool to eradicate poverty
On the eve of the Abuja High-level Conference on the Development of Agribusiness and Agro-industries in Africa, IFAD President Kanayo Nwanze urged strengthening public-private partnerships in Africa.
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5 March: International Women’s Day: FAO/IFAD/WFP honour resilience of Haitian women, discuss road to recovery
International Women's Day (8 March) celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.
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3 March: US$ 8 million IFAD grant to Gambia to support rural women and youth for agriculture production
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) signed a grant agreement of US$8 million with the Republic of The Gambia.
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Rural poverty in the news
BBC , 17 March 2010 - Kenyan farmer lauds internet as saviour of potato crop
UNICDC- 16 March 2010 - Secretary-General Appoints Anthony Lake as UNICEF Executive Director
IIDN In Depth News - 16 March 2010 - The microfinance crisis
