Rural futures in focus: Yemen

Yemen’s rural people have endured years of conflict, economic crisis and environmental challenges. We asked Tawfiq El-Zabri, IFAD’s Country Director for Yemen, about how small-scale farmers are building resilience.

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.