G7: Investments in small-scale agriculture are key to build a prosperous Africa

Our first line of action against climate change, hunger and poverty is prosperous rural communities.

Summit of the Future: IFAD calls for political determination to reform the global financial architecture

Alvaro Lario, President of IFAD, urges world leaders at the UN's Summit in New York to “recognize that a lack of resources is not the greatest barrier – it is the political determination to invest in solutions at the scale needed".

IFAD and Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture partner with the private sector to boost small-scale producers’ coffee production sustainably in Tanzania

IFAD, the Ministry of Agriculture of Japan and two of Japan's leading companies launched a pilot project to support small-scale coffee producers in Tanzania.

Caribbean Development Bank and IFAD sign procurement framework agreement to boost efficiency in co-financed projects

The Caribbean Development Bank and the IFAD have signed a landmark Agreement to enhance the effectiveness of project procurement processes. This Agreement, which applies to joint co-financed projects, is designed to simplify procurement procedures, reduce transaction costs, and improve project planning and execution across the Caribbean.

IFAD urges G20 leaders to invest in sustainable agriculture and rural development

“G20 support is crucial for targeted investments and effective public policies that foster prosperous rural economies and strengthen family farming and food systems,” said Alvaro Lario, President of IFAD, at the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil.

IFAD and Niger sign supplementary financing agreements to improve food security and resilience of poor rural households

The Government of Niger and IFAD recently signed documents to bring additional financing to the Family Farming Development Programme in the regions of Maradi, Tahoua, Zinder (ProDAF MTZ) and for the Family Farming Development Programme in the regions of Diffa (ProDAF Diffa) respectively.

IFAD launches new Great Green Wall initiatives to build resilience to the impacts of climate change across the Sahel

At a workshop in Saly, Senegal, today, IFAD, the Green Climate Fund and the Global Environment Facility, launched two new programs aimed at improving access to best practices, promoting innovation and digital transformation, and facilitating mutual learning among Great Green Wall stakeholders.

UN Agency IFAD wins global award for fund traceability innovation using blockchain

IFAD proudly announces that its innovative TRACE blockchain initiative has been awarded the prestigious World Future Award for best blockchain-based traceability solution in 2024.

IFAD and the Philippines launch new project to boost rural livelihoods and protect ecosystems

IFAD and the Republic of the Philippines launched a new project to support rural communities, particularly those in the vulnerable uplands, at an event at the Department of Finance in Manila last week.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development and AKADEMIYA2063 partner to promote agrifood systems transformation across Africa

IFAD and AKADEMIYA2063 have signed a MoU to collaborate on promoting evidence-based policymaking, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, applied to Africa's agrifood system transformation and continental agendas such as the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme.

IFAD at AFSF 2024: “We need to seize the opportunity to scale up investment in the transformation of Africa’s food systems.”

IFAD is doubling down on its partnerships with African leaders, farmers, and the private sector to invest in transforming their food systems," said Donal Brown, Associate Vice-President, Programme Management Department, IFAD, at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF).

Building up on past successes, Rwanda and IFAD step up investments in sustainable and productive food systems

With adaptation finance needs estimated at about US$ 50 billion a year for Sub-Saharan Africa, IFAD and the Government of Rwanda are playing their part by launching the Rwanda Dairy Development Project (RDDP) phase II.