Scaling up note: Nutrition-sensitive agriculture and rural development

In 1977, IFAD made improving “the nutritional level of the poorest populations in developing countries” one of the principal objectives of its founding agreement.

Since then, governments, civil society and development organizations also have come to recognize the central importance of nutrition – which comprises undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and overweight – to development.

Not only is nutrition an outcome of economic growth, but, by improving human capital, it is also an essential input into economic and social development

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Case Study: Project to Strengthen Resilience of Rural Communities to Food and Nutrition Insecurity in Niger

This case study highlights the key achievements and impacts of PRECIS, which reaches almost 1.5 million rural people in Niger.

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Investing in Livestock for Improved and Resilient Livelihoods, Nutrition and Climate Action

This position paper outlines five recommendations for livestock investments to deliver better climate outcomes while supporting livelihoods and nutrition.

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Project Brief: Agricultural Transformation in Nigerian Federal States and Togolese Regions Towards Achieving Zero Hunger

Increasing food demand is a key concern in Nigeria and Togo as price increases exacerbate poverty. The project improves food security and agricultural productivity within the rice and cassava value chains by introducing resilient crop varieties, improving crop management practices and implementing enabling policies.

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Scaling up note: Nutrition-sensitive agriculture and rural development - IFAD

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