Investing in rural people in Ethiopia

IFAD’s strategy in Ethiopia focuses on providing smallholder farmers, pastoralists and agropastoralists with the critical assets they need to enhance productivity and resilience. These include natural resources, technology, finance, institutional capacity and access to markets.

Enhancing Rural Finance Design and Implementation: Lessons from IFAD’s Operations in Egypt

This report examines the complexities of inclusive rural finance in Egypt, highlighting challenges and opportunities, and offering innovative solutions.

The Japan-IFAD partnership

IFAD’s strategic focus is closely aligned with Japan’s official development assistance priorities, including promoting food security and nutrition.

Developing Gender Transformative Approaches through Gender Analysis for Enhanced Women's Land and Resource Rights

In-depth gender analyses examined the relationship between local context, gender and land rights in six countries.

Securing Women's Resource Rights through Gender Transformative Approaches: A socio-legal review

This series of socio-legal reviews summarizes the legal and policy documents related to women’s land tenure in seven countries.

Securing Women's Resource Rights through Gender Transformative Approaches: Learning Exchange

This Learning Exchange Series shared insights and lessons on securing women’s resource rights through gender transformative approaches.

Case Study: The Impact of the Enhancing Livestock and Livelihoods Programme in Zambia

This case study highlights the achievements of E-SLIP in various domains, including disease control, forage production and capacity building.

Investing in Livestock for Improved and Resilient Livelihoods, Nutrition and Climate Action

This position paper outlines five recommendations for livestock investments to deliver better climate outcomes while supporting livelihoods and nutrition.

Investing in rural people in Lesotho

IFAD is sustainably transforming rural areas in Lesotho into resilient and economically productive environments, enabling rural people to sustain their livelihoods and overcome poverty and malnutrition.