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Free, Prior and Informed Consent: Applying the principle to on-the-ground action
August 2023
This publication explores the lessons we are learning from the Indigenous Peoples’ Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Programme, supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).
The Denmark–IFAD partnership
August 2023
Denmark and IFAD share a long-standing partnership to fight poverty and hunger. Agriculture and the food sector are the basis of their common approach to promoting sustainable rural transformation, which is essential to tackling environmental degradation and climate change.
Annual Report 2022 of the Donor Platform
August 2023
2022 was an extraordinary year for the Global Donor Platform. We focused on supporting countries as they transform their food systems.
Country Technical Note on Indigenous Peoples’ Issues in the Republic of Rwanda
August 2023
The Batwa in Rwanda were traditionally forest dwellers and hunters-gatherers living in the western part of the country. Today, the estimated 30,000 Batwa people are dispersed all over the country, often living in conditions of great hardship and poverty on the margins of mainstream society.
Impact Assessment of the Small and Medium Agribusiness Development Fund in Uganda: AMFRI
August 2023
This report assesses the impact of the fund on farmers supplying AMFRI Farms Limited, which produces, processes and exports fresh, dry and frozen organic fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices.
Impact Assessment of the Small and Medium Agribusiness Development Fund in Uganda: PRISTINE
August 2023
This report assesses the impact of the fund on farmers supplying Pristine Foods Limited, a start-up producing and selling liquid, frozen and powdered eggs products.
Impact Assessment of the Small and Medium Agribusiness Development Fund in Uganda: PURA
August 2023
This report assesses the impact of the fund on farmers supplying Pura Organic Agro Tech Ltd, an agro-processing company that produces cassava-based products.
The Norway-IFAD Partnership
August 2023
IFAD and Norway share a vision of a world without poverty and hunger.
Country Technical Note on Indigenous Peoples’ Issues in the Republic of Cameroon
August 2023
The Republic of Cameroon has a multi-ethnic population, with the Baka, Bagyéli/Bakola, Bedzang, Montagnards and Mbororo identifying as indigenous peoples.
A Series of Briefs on Country-level Policy Engagement
August 2023
IFAD uses Country-level Policy Engagement (CLPE) to work with governments, farmers, organizations and other stakeholders. Through this collaborative process, IFAD promote inclusive and sustainable rural transformation policies.
Nourish the world, secure the future
July 2023
This publication contains stories from rural Laos, documenting strategies, techniques, and practices used by rural small-scale farmers.
The IFAD in Asia and the Pacific newsletter - Issue 16
July 2023
IFAD’s Asia Pacific newsletter captures inspirational storytelling and in-depth research from across the region.
IFAD Annual Report 2022
July 2023
IFAD’s Annual Report 2022 provides milestones and highlights from IFAD’s work during 2022.
2022 Year in Review: Joint Programme on Gender Transformative Approaches for Food Security and Nutrition
July 2023
This year in review is a snapshot of the Joint Programme on Gender Transformative Approaches for Food Security and Nutrition in 2022.
A task list for multilateral agencies: the possibilities of Bridgetown
July 2023
The policy brief focuses on the challenge of equitable and sustainable development for all and proposes a task list for multilateral development agencies and outlines potential for reform.
Policy brief: Low carbon and resilient livestock development in Kyrgyzstan
July 2023
Pastoral and agro-pastoral systems, if well managed, are the best-suited and adaptive form of agriculture for the majority of Kyrgyzstan’s land area that is too dry, cold, or mountainous for crop farming.
IFAD Research Series 92: Climate Change Mitigation in the East and Southern Africa Region: An Economic Case for the Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use Sector
July 2023
This report is a guide to shape investments by IFAD and other international donors in climate change mitigation actions in the East and Southern Africa region.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023
July 2023
Urbanization, agrifood systems transformation and healthy diets across the rural–urban continuum.
The Laotian Cook: Traditional recipes from Northern Laos
July 2023
This expansive culinary guide features voices from the smallholder farmers supported by IFAD and GAFSP-funded projects.
INSURED - Insurance for rural resilience and economic development
June 2023
INSURED is a technical assistance programme working to strengthen agricultural insurance in IFAD’s portfolio.
Addressing overweight and obesity in LMICs in rural development and food systems: A country mapping
June 2023
This report combines the results of an exploratory country mapping commissioned by IFAD on overweight and obesity.
Addressing overweight and obesity in LMICs in rural development and food systems: A comprehensive literature review
June 2023
This literature review explores how IFAD can contribute to food system transformation and mitigate the rising incidence of overweight and obesity in low and middle-income countries.
The Switzerland-IFAD partnership
June 2023
IFAD and Switzerland are both advocating for a peaceful world with zero poverty and hunger. With more than 40 years of partnership, they are committed to working together for a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive future.
IFAD Research Series - Issue 91: Addressing overweight and obesity in LMICs in the realm of rural development and food systems
June 2023
This paper presents the findings of a literature review of the main drivers of overweight and obesity, described using a food systems framework and illustrated with examples from five countries.
The USA-IFAD partnership
June 2023
Sharing a vision on the importance of achieving a world without hunger and poverty – and the sustainable development interventions needed to get there – the United States and IFAD have been working together since IFAD’s inception in 1977.
The Spain–IFAD partnership
June 2023
Spain is a founding member of IFAD and has contributed a total of US$105.76 million to the regular resources of the Fund since it was established in 1977. The partnership between Spain and IFAD focuses on investing in smallholder agriculture to ensure food and nutrition security.
The Sweden-IFAD partnership
June 2023
IFAD and Sweden share a vision of a world without poverty and hunger and a commitment to support small-scale farmers to improve their livelihoods through the establishment of inclusive, resilient and sustainable food systems.
The Ireland-IFAD partnership
June 2023
Ireland and IFAD share a commitment to empower rural people to overcome poverty and hunger through sustainable development.
Operations Academy: Risk Management
June 2023
This course will give you an insight into the risk tools used during the project cycle.
Operations Academy: SECAP
June 2023
This course introduces the main concepts of the updated Social, Environmental and Climate Assessment Procedures (SECAP).
SAFIN Annual Progress Report 2022
June 2023
Rapid inflation in 2022 exacerbated the financing challenges faced by enterprises in the midstream of agricultural value chains.
Operations Academy: Country-Level Policy Engagement
June 2023
This course introduces country-level policy engagement (CLPE) at IFAD.
Operations Academy: Country Strategic Opportunities Programmes (COSOPs) - Level 1
June 2023
The Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) trainings give an insight on what a COSOP is and how they are designed.
Operations Academy: Disability Inclusion in IFAD's Operations
June 2023
This course introduces concepts related to disability inclusion.
Operations Academy: Economic and Financial Analysis
June 2023
This course introduces the basics of Economic and Financial Analysis (EFA).
Operations Academy: Financial Management throughout the Project Cycle
June 2023
This course covers financial management across the design, implementation and supervision stages of a project.
Operations Academy: IFAD Operational Guidelines on Pro-Poor Value Chain Development
June 2023
This training provides a detailed overview of IFAD's Operational Guidelines and explains when and how these guidelines are applied.
Operations Academy: Fundamentals of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) - Level 1
June 2023
This course introduces monitoring and evaluation (M&E), together with the framework and tools which support the process.
IFAD Results Series Issue 4 "Building Employment Opportunities for Rural Youth Through Applied Agricultural Research”
June 2023
YEASA Results from the field.
BuildPROC
June 2023
To help strengthen country systems, IFAD and the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization developed BuildPROC, a three-levels online certification programme in procurement for agricultural and rural development.
Operations Academy: Introduction to IFAD Project Cycle
June 2023
This course introduces IFAD’s project cycle.
Operations Academy: Mainstreaming priorities in IFAD operations
June 2023
This course explains IFAD's vision for rural transformation and how Environment and Climate, Nutrition, Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion are interrelated.
Operations Academy: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) in IFAD-financed projects
June 2023
This course provides an overview of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in IFAD-financed projects.
IFAD Research Series No. 90: Rural Transformation, Income Growth and Poverty Reduction by Province in China in the Past Four Decades
June 2023
China has experienced rapid rural transformation in the past four decades, accompanied by a rise in rural household income and a fall in rural poverty. This paper examines provincial rural transformation and its major outcomes.
Operations Academy: Project Completion Report
June 2023
This course explains the Project Completion Report.
Operations Academy: Project Start-Up - Level 1
June 2023
This course introduces IFAD’s Project Start-up, explains why a Project Delivery Team (PDT) should strive for a swift project start-up and what it can do to facilitate this.
Agritech and Fintech Providers in East and Southern Africa: A landscape assessment
May 2023
This report examines the universe of agritech and fintech providers that influence access to finance in East and Southern Africa, exploring their potential to become commercially viable and achieve scale.
Operations Academy: Strengthening project design - Level 1
May 2023
This course outlines each step of IFAD’s project design.
The China-IFAD partnership
May 2023
IFAD was the first international financial institution to lend to China. Since 1981, IFAD has worked with China to eliminate extreme poverty, increase food security and nutrition, and promote agricultural and rural development.
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