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.

The US commits to disburse an additional US$41.1 million to improve soil health and diversify crop production in Africa

USA disburses $41.1M to boost soil health, crop diversity, and resilience in African countries, tackling food insecurity and climate change

South Sudan Empowering women, building a resilient future

This photobook showcases the impact of IFAD-supported projects on women in South Sudan, bringing to life their transformative stories.

Highlights from the Crisis Response Initiative in Malawi

This document highlights the main results of the Crisis Response Initiative-funded activities in Malawi, including using the innovative Mbeya fertilizer.

Technical Brief: IFAD's response to tropical cyclone Freddy in Malawi

This report highlights IFAD’s emphasis on building climate-resilient infrastructure, leveraging microfinance for disaster recovery and integrating flexibility into programming for rapid response.

Capacity Development to better manage agricultural risk in Ethiopia

This report presents the main outcomes of the PARM engagement in Ethiopia, including capacity building and knowledge sharing workshops in agricultural risk management.

Agricultural risk assessment study in the Madagascar maize and groundnut value chains

This study assesses agricultural risk in Madagascar using PARM's holistic value chain approach. It focuses on the maize and groundnut sectors.

Rural Finance Expansion Programme in Zambia

This case study highlights RUFEP's impact in Zambia, focusing on partnerships, digital financial services and community-based financial solutions.

ELPS Call for Proposals 2024 for Tanzania

The call focuses on addressing the specific productivity and price needs of coffee producer organizations and member farmers in Tanzania by focusing on improving productivity and quality of coffee in an environmentally sustainable manner.

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.

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.

IFAD and Lesotho to jointly boost agricultural investment

IFAD reaffirms its commitment to supporting Lesotho in unlocking the potential of its agricultural sector as well as enhancing food and nutrition security", said Donal Brown, IFAD’s Associate Vice-President for Programme Management Department while visiting the country on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Basotho nation.