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A bright new year for rural people – Episode 51
Climate leaders' plans to tackle some of the planet’s greatest challenges. IFAD Vice-President gives insight into the challenges faced by rural people, followed by fellow IFAD colleagues explaining how we can improve the lives of small-scale farmers. More about the ongoing battle to combat desertification and what’s in store for 2024.
A year of rural stories
For countless people in IFAD-supported projects, 2023 was a year in which their lives changed. Here are some of the stories we told over the past 12 months.
From city to soil: Young graduates seek a better life in rural areas
All over the world university graduates are trading in cities for rural areas. IFAD is helping to create employment opportunities so that young people can earn a living and stay connected to the land.
Member States set IFAD on track to largest replenishment ever to tackle poverty, hunger and the climate crisis
At a time when climate change and conflict are fuelling greater food insecurity in many developing countries, IFAD received record-breaking pledges in support of its largest replenishment ever, putting the organization on track to positively impact the lives of millions of rural people across the globe.
World leaders support IFAD's urgent call for increased investment in rural communities
Statement by Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development; Vera Esperança dos Santos Daves De Sousa, Minister of Finance of Angola; Bruno Le Maire, Minister of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty of France.
Bolivia: El FIDA promueve el intercambio de conocimientos rumbo al Año Internacional de los Camélidos
Con el apoyo técnico y financiero del FIDA, la Ruta de Resultados e Intercambio de Experiencias en la Cadena Productiva de Camélidos ha iniciado hoy, con el objetivo de mostrar los avances del sector de camélidos en los departamentos bolivianos de La Paz, Oruro y Potosí, en el marco del Programa ProCamélidos y rumbo al 2024, Año Internacional de los Camélidos - declarado por la ONU.
Self-sufficient farming for better health in the remote Pacific
Rural people in Kiribati are leading the way in sustainable farming, making nutritious foods available and creating a foundation for better health in the years to come.
Investing in a better future: A new day dawns, and we have reasons for hope
When climate and natural disasters strike, it’s rural people who are worst affected. Investing in their resilience ensures that they not only endure times of crisis, but emerge stronger. Associate Vice-President of Programmes Donal Brown explains how rural communities can change the world for the better.
Facing a future of growing food insecurity and climate challenges, world leaders commit to increased funding for small-scale farmers and rural people
Press conference - IFAD’s Member State consultation and pledging session.