Investing in rural people in Sao Tome and Principe
IFAD remains one of the most important technical and financial partners in the rural sector. Its work has led to the development of strategies and mechanisms to support poor people in rural areas.
The Kingdom of Belgium is a founding member of IFAD and has been a key partner to the Fund since its inception, shaping its strategic directions and sharpening its focus in support of the most vulnerable rural areas, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where more than 50 per cent of IFAD’s resources are invested.
The country’s significant contributions as a top donor to IFAD’s past replenishments have had a role in creating employment opportunities for over
20,000 rural youth and empowering rural women through innovative approaches, such as household methodologies that generate transformation within the families.
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