IFAD is the world’s fund for transforming agriculture, rural economies and food systems.
Simply put, IFAD invests in rural people. We do this by financing programmes, measuring results, innovating and working with rural people themselves.
Spanning five regions and 92 countries, IFAD works where poverty and hunger are deepest.
From building resilience to empowering rural people and protecting the environment, explore our main areas of work.
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Opinions & Insights
Rural futures in focus: Chad
Many of Chad’s rural people face ongoing fragility and crises. We caught up with Rachel Senn, IFAD’s Country Director for Chad, to learn more about the way forward.
We must unlock rural women’s potential – here are 3 places to start
Empowering women and girls isn’t just a moral imperative. It’s essential for households, communities and economies to thrive in the face of global challenges.
Sabrina Elba on rural resilience and championing IFAD
Our Goodwill Ambassador spoke to Talking Foreign Affairs and UNAA YPN about her role and IFAD's work.
When the farmer is the star of the dinner
Thanks to an innovative project, rural women in the Dominican Republic are supplying ingredients to a renowned restaurant.
Rural futures in focus: Tunisia
Following a visit by IFAD's Executive Board, we caught up with our Country Director for Tunisia, Philippe Remy, to learn more.
Rural futures in focus: Uzbekistan
We caught up with IFAD’s Country Director for Uzbekistan, Laura Mattioli, to learn more about the country’s rural present and future.
Afghanistan shows how times of crisis can catalyse real change
Our Country Director for Afghanistan, Jing Pacturan, shares insights on the long-lasting impact of short-term responses.
The $75 Billion Climate Finance Gap: An imperfect but important figure for small scale farmers
Small-scale farmers are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. They are the first to feel the effects of a prolonged dry spell or a devastating flood. Deserts encroach on their small plots of land and salt water poisons the soil in which they plant their crops.
Rural women hold the future in their hands
Our Goodwill Ambassador Sabrina Elba shares insights on the inspiring rural women she's met through her work.
Rural futures in focus: Zimbabwe
We caught up with IFAD's Country Director for Zimbabwe, Francesco Rispoli, about the country's present challenges – and future potential.
This is a critical moment for water. Only by working together can we turn the tide
As leaders gather for World Water Week, IFAD President and UN-Water Chair Alvaro Lario shares insights on our planet's most precious resource.
Climate finance isn't working for Indigenous Peoples. This must change
Indigenous climate activist Helen Biangalen-Magata weighs in on the urgent need to rethink how development finance supports communities like hers.