More than 100 million young adults are still living in extreme poverty
In recent years, the concerns and worldviews of young adults have been increasingly occupying center stage in global debates. And they should.
Strengthening the resilience of small-scale farmers is critical to reversing the rise in hunger and ending poverty
Today, on the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, I wanted to step back and reflect on progress.
Pathways for rural youth to financial inclusion
With increasing population, underemployment and increasing demand for food, youth can pay rich dividend in terms of social and economic growth when given the right opportunities and support.
The disarming case to act right now on climate change
Last Friday was the global climate strike day. I have found myself wondering how we have arrived to this point.
The power of renewable energy
At first glance it may seem access to energy shouldn’t be high on the development agenda as almost 89 per cent of the world's population has access to electricity. However, the data mask disparities between rural and urban areas.
Climate change is a youth issue
Climate change ranks among the most important dynamics shaping livelihoods of young people now and in the future.
PARM and the G20 commitment on building resilience to agricultural risks
Following the spikes in global food prices in the years 2006, 2008, and 2011, agricultural risk management has become an important topic in G20 discussions.
What helps value chain projects work best for rural producers?
Is it possible to link small-scale producers to emerging opportunities in dynamic food systems?
Migration, agriculture and food systems – Understanding links to achieve better outcomes
Opportunities for migration and mobility have long influenced people's lives and livelihoods.
Enhancing policy dialogue on climate finance in Africa
Smallholder farmers play a vital role in food security, nutrition and economic growth in Africa, but their livelihoods are already threatened by climate change.
Measuring youth participation in agriculture in Tanzania and Malawi
In our recent IFAD Research Series study we looked at the dynamics of employment in agriculture in Tanzania and Malawi.
The challenges of conducting impact assessments of community driven development projects
How can we measure the impact of project interventions on the people and communities participating?
Creating opportunities for rural youth
Nearly 1 billion youth live in developing countries, almost half of them in rural areas. IFAD’s Rural Development Report 2019, finds that this enormous rural youth population can pay a rich dividend.
High unemployment rates among rural youth are destabilizing the Near East and North Africa region
When economic opportunities are limited, programs and policies to help rural youth will generally be ineffective.
Gender-Transformative Adaptation. From good practice to better policy
Gender inequality is a pervasive threat to sustainable development and has negative impacts on our collective ability to meet human rights obligations.
How old is the average farmer in today's developing world?
As it turns out the short answer to this question is about 34 and not 60 as is often reported.
How to improve impact evaluations of land tenure interventions in IFAD-supported projects
The inclusion of land tenure-related indicators in the SDGs has drawn increased attention to the topic.
Is China getting greener?
China is the world's largest greenhouse gases (GHG) emitter, yet it is also the world's leading country in energy production from renewable sources.
Uganda Yield Fund: early lessons from IFAD's first private sector investment fund
In 2017, IFAD took its first plunge into the private sector investment space by launching the Uganda Yield Fund in partnership with the European Union.
Achieving gender equality is a precondition for the eradication of poverty
Whether paid or unpaid, women undertake a wide range of tasks in rural contexts and this contribution to rural economies is often undervalued.
Why women are key to better nutrition and global poverty eradication
Adolescence is the transition period between childhood and adulthood – the perfect opportunity to improve nutrition and correct poor nutritional practices.
Cabo Verde, islands at the forefront of climate-resilient development
This week I had the chance to witness the impressive resilience and creativity of people working to improve agriculture in Cabo Verde.
The illusion of choice
Consumers increasingly want to know whether the food and beverage brands they buy from are doing social and environmental good, including doing right by the smallholder farmers in global food supply chains.
International Women’s Day 2019
In many parts of the world, women are more likely to be food insecure than men. That’s despite the fact that in many countries, many women work in agriculture and are responsible for preparing food.