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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Recipes for Change
Kyrgyzstan: Beshbarmak with shorpo and onion sauce
Chef Walter el Nagar joined sheep farmer Dinara to prepare beshbarmak, a cherished national dish.
Press release
5 December 2024
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
Rural Voices
How farmers across Africa are holding back desertification and land degradation
In every corner of the continent, rural people are finding ways to keep their soil fertile and feed their communities.