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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Press release
25 April 2025
Rural youth benefit from Indonesia-IFAD knowledge-sharing
IFAD and the Govt of Indonesia partnered on an SSTC event to share learnings from a successful project on youth in agriculture.
Publication
Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture in Malawi
This brief provides an overview of the Investing in Livelihood Resilience and Soil Health in ACP Countries (ILSA) programme in Malawi, funded by the European Union and implemented by IFAD.
Highlights from the Crisis Response Initiative in Eritrea
This document highlights the main results of activities funded by IFAD’s Crisis Response Initiative (CRI) in Eritrea.
26 February 2025
IFAD and the Development Bank of Southern Africa partner for rural development across Africa
IFAD and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join forces in rural development projects across the African continent.
Highlights from the Crisis Response Initiative in Ethiopia
This document highlights the main results of activities funded by IFAD’s Crisis Response Initiative (CRI) in Ethiopia.
15 February 2025
IFAD President meets with African Heads of State at African Union Summit
The President of IFAD, Alvaro Lario, will attend the 38th African Union (AU) Summit from 15 to 16 February 2025 to meet African leaders and reaffirm IFAD's commitment to supporting the continent in achieving its development goals and priorities.
Opinions & Insights
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.
Pathways to inclusion: Lessons and strategies for disability-inclusive rural transformation
This report captures the learnings and strategies that emerged from the 2024 SPARK Learning Route in Malawi.
22 January 2025
Rwanda: 100,000 cassava farming households to strengthen food security and climate resilience
INGABO Syndicate Farmers, a producer organization and IFAD today signed a US$2 million project to enhance food security, improve livelihoods and build climate resilience for over 100,000 cassava farming households in Rwanda.
Lessons learned from IFAD’s response to Cyclone Freddy in Malawi
This brief outlines the actions taken in IFAD programme areas in the aftermath of the cyclone and the lessons learned for the future.
Uganda: A brighter future for small and medium agribusinesses
Imagine a Uganda where agriculture is not just a way of life but a thriving, profitable industry that benefits both farmers and the nation. This vision is becoming a reality thanks to the Yield Uganda Investment Fund.
Video news release
5 December 2024
COP16: With investment, small-scale farmers can restore lands and deliver significant food security, climate, and economic benefits
This year, Zimbabwe has endured the worst drought in living memory. IFAD has been supporting one project which is helping thousands of farmers remain resilient and grow crops despite the limited rainfall.