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.
Wondering how you can help? Explore the many ways to get involved – and then join us!
Things look a bit different here, right!
IFAD's mission has been consistent for almost five decades: invest in rural people.
But the way we communicate about it to the world is constantly changing with the times.
Our new website makes it even easier to find out what we do – and why this matters.
Resources
Publication
Decision-making guide for designing a matching grant
This technical guide for matching grant (MG) interventions explains how to maximize positive impacts and strengthen markets.
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.
Integrating nutrition into IFAD’s investments in the Pacific
This review showcases IFAD-financed nutrition-sensitive projects in the Pacific, and raises awareness of the nutritional challenges and opportunities faced by Pacific Island countries.