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The Netherlands-IFAD partnership
Since IFAD’s establishment in 1977, the Netherlands has been a reliable partner and contributor, supporting IFAD’s core budget with a total of US$717 million and placing itself among the Fund’s five top donors.
Investing in rural people in Cambodia
To date, 12 projects have been conducted in the country, at a total cost of US$950.48 million, with IFAD financing amounting to US$309.08 million. An estimated 1,565,500 households have benefited directly.
The Germany-IFAD partnership
Germany and IFAD place small-scale farmers and rural people – especially women and youth – at the heart of their development priorities for achieving a world with no hunger (Sustainable Development Goal 2).
Tajikistan: Protecting the environment, creating economic opportunity
With over half of its geography situated more than 3,000 metres above sea level, only about one quarter of Tajikistan’s land is suitable for agriculture. Yet, agriculture is the backbone of the country’s economy.
The Japan-IFAD partnership
IFAD’s strategic focus is closely aligned with Japan’s official development assistance priorities, including promoting food security and nutrition.
Systèmes alimentaires en action: Burundi – un contexte socio-économique complexe
Cette étude de cas montre comment l'adoption d'une approche holistique des systèmes alimentaires sensibles aux enjeux nutritionnels peut conduire à des résultats durables.
Best management practices guidelines for small-scale tilapia cage aquaculture in Ghana and Nigeria
This technical manual and the accompanying brief were compiled for the Promoting Sustainable Cage Aquaculture in West Africa (ProSCAWA) project, undertaken in Nigeria and Ghana from 2020 to 2023.
Focus on Multi-Stakeholder Platforms: Lessons learned about their role in IFAD value chain projects
This note is part of a review of value chain projects in relation to farmers’ organizations and their role in multi-stakeholder platforms (MSPs).
Access to Finance for Farmers’ Organizations: Evidence from a multi-country survey
This report offers new evidence to inform the design of suitable and timely financial products for farmer organizations, based on a survey of 220 farmers’ organizations in West Africa and Asia and the Pacific.
The China-IFAD SSTC Facility Brochure
Established in 2018, the China-IFAD South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) Facility is a partnership between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and IFAD aiming to leverage knowledge, innovation, technology and resources from the Global South to tackle poverty and sustain food systems transformation.
Investing in rural people in Angola
In Angola, IFAD loans support efforts to improve food security and rebuild the livelihoods of poor rural people through rural and agricultural development.
Investing in rural people in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
IFAD began operations in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in 1978. Our strategy is to invest in rural people, empowering them to increase their food security, improve the nutrition of their families and increase their incomes.
Supporting Extension Services to Scale Up Sustainable Land Management: The potential of WOCAT’s tools and methods
This publication reviews lessons from applying the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT) in Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Uganda.
Investing in rural people in Malawi
IFAD began operations in Malawi in 1981 and has provided US$731.96 million in financing (including partner cofinancing) for 14 programmes and projects benefiting more than 2 million households.
Expanding digital remittances and microfinance products towards financial inclusion in The Gambia
This PRIME Africa project enhances the financial resilience and economic empowerment of remittance families through cost‑effective, digitalized remittance flows and innovations for financial inclusion.
Pioneering cost reduction of cross‑border remittances through mobile wallets in The Gambia
This PRIME Africa project enhances the financial resilience and economic empowerment of remittance families through cost‑effective, digitalized remittance flows and financial inclusion innovations. It targets 17,000 remittance receivers and 17,000 remittance senders.
Promoting digital remittances through postal networks in Uganda
This PRIME Africa initiative enhances the financial resilience and economic empowerment of remittance families through cost‑effective digital channelling of remittance flows and financial inclusion innovations.
Promoting digital and financial inclusion through remittances and micro-savings in Ghana
This PRIME Africa project enhances the financial resilience and economic empowerment of remittance families through cost‑effective digital channelling of remittance flows and financial inclusion innovations.
Leveraging remittances to drive financial inclusion in rural Ghana
This PRIME Africa initiative enhances the financial resilience and economic empowerment of remittance families through cost‑effective digital channeling of remittance flows and financial inclusion innovations.
IFAD e-Learning Course: Impact Assessments
The accessible and easy-to-follow course combines the main underlying theories and methodologies of impact assessments with their application in real world situations. Participants will learn about preparing an impact assessment, principles of method selection, ethical issues, data collection, data preparation, analysis, interpretation and utilization.
Building Smallholder Farmers Resilience in Kayonza District: A Case Study of Starlit Project
The STARLIT (Strengthening Agricultural Resilience through Learning and Innovation) project is an IFAD-China SSTC Facility funded initiative which aims to strengthen the resilience of farmers in the maize value chain in Kenya and Rwanda.
Photo Story: Livestock for sustainable development in Zambia
During the COVID-19 pandemic, E-SLIP and RPSF helped poor people to be more resilient by providing livestock packages and access to market platforms, livestock insurance, water, and other resources. This booklet showcases the stories of these farmers.
IFAD Research Series No. 89: Incorporating the Impact of Climate and Weather Variables in Impact Assessments: An Application to an IFAD Climate Change Adaptation Project in Viet Nam
This paper discusses which climate variables to collect, and from which sources, when incorporating them into an impact assessment.
IFAD Research Series No. 88: The Impact of Climate Change on Livestock Production in Mozambique
This paper focuses on activities targeting improved pasture management, supplemental feed sources and livestock value chain development.
PIRAS Country Update: Samoa
PIRAS supports COVID-19 food system and economic recovery. In it, PIRAS supports food production, post-harvest handling and market access.
The enhanced Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP+)
This brochure provides an overview of ASAP+, which is expected to be the largest fund dedicated to channelling climate finance to small-scale producers.
Frontier technologies for securing tenure: A review of concepts, uses and challenges
This publication, based on a review of 20 publications and 13 expert interviews, showcases the frontier technologies used in land tenure projects, as well as the associated benefits and challenges.
Financing Facility for Remittances Knowledge Products
Since its inception in 2006, IFAD’s Financing Facility for Remittances (FFR), has produced a large number of publications and information material with global outreach. This pamphlet aims to provide the reader with a quick overview of each, with a link to the dedicated webpage.
Indigenous Peoples and the United Nations' Rome-based Agencies working together to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Achieving a Zero Hunger world (SDG 2) is at the heart of the mandates of the three Rome-based UN agencies: FAO, IFAD and WFP.
Assessment of the performance of the fifth Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility cycle: Summary
This assessment reviews the performance of regional partners and documents the results of Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility (IPAF) funded projects between 2018 and 2021.