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IFAD at COP: Raising the voices of rural people
November 2023
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Follow IFAD's journey at COP28, as we showcase efforts towards sustainable agriculture, climate resilience and food security, and raise the voices of rural people all over the world.
Investing in a better future: Near East, North Africa, Europe and Central Asia
November 2023
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The Near East, North Africa, Europe and Central Asia is a dynamic region faced with many challenges. We caught up with Regional Director Dina Saleh to find out how rural people are coping with the realities of conflict and climate change and to understand why the right investments now can make all the difference later.
Investing in a better future: West and Central Africa
October 2023
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West and Central Africa is as intricate as it is vast. We sat down with Regional Director, Bernard Mwinyel Hien, to better understand the region’s strengths and challenges.
Everyone deserves a chance to prosper
October 2023
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Rural people in Nigeria face unimaginable challenges. Find out how farmer-focused social enterprise Babban Gona and IFAD have joined forces to support those who are most in need.
Learning from El Niño
September 2023
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El Niño is back, and its effects are expected to have dire consequences for rural people. Oliver Page explains why we must do more to create a resilient, sustainable future in the face of this devastating climate phenomenon.
North Africa is struggling to cope. The terrible events of this week will become all too familiar unless we invest in resilience
September 2023
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IFAD’s Regional Director for the NEN region, Dina Saleh, reacts to the disastrous events that have occurred in the region this week.
The road to a greener future
September 2023
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Roads may sometimes be taken for granted. But for remote rural communities, they can be life changing. Find out how integrating roads and water management can lead to sustainable economic growth.
Investing in a better future: Asia and the Pacific
September 2023
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The Asia Pacific region is one of dizzying contrasts and incredible scale. We caught up with Regional Director, Reehana Rifat Raza, to find out the challenges faced by rural people in this dynamic region and how investment can make all the difference for their futures.
Investing in a better future: East and Southern Africa
September 2023
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East and Southern Africa is home to a diversity of landscapes, people and challenges. We sat down with Regional Director Sara Mbago-Bhunu to talk about rural life and the importance of investment.
Africa is in the eye of the climate change storm. Here is what its people are calling for
August 2023
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It’s time countries step up their investments and secure a climate-resilient future for small-scale farmers in Africa. Here’s how.
When resilience is not enough
August 2023
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The line between getting by and going under is often all too thin. Disasters can immediately upend lives and reverse decades of progress and rural development. That’s why rural people also need their community, their country and their planet to be resilient.
Rural realities go global with immersive storytelling
August 2023
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Few storytelling mediums are more powerful than film. Find out how IFAD is using virtual reality and 360° video technology to ensure that rural people’s voices are heard.
Farmers in Mozambique rise to the challenge
June 2023
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Farmers in Mozambique face unimaginable challenges. We must continue to support them if we want to see rural communities lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. Norway's Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, shares her reflections on her recent visit to Mozambique.
Transforming rural futures through digital remittances
June 2023
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Remittances are a lifeline for rural communities all over the world, here’s why we should continue to invest in digital transfers.
Cabo Verde is small in size but not in ambition
June 2023
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Despite its name, Cabo Verde is arid and water starved. IFAD AVP, Jo Puri, visited the archipelago to discuss its future with the country’s leadership and hear from the rural people IFAD supports about how we can improve their lives.
After the earthquake in Türkiye, rural people need more support than ever
April 2023
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In southern Türkiye countless farming communities are suffering after losing their homes and livelihoods to the devastating earthquake that struck the country.
As the world moves to protect oceans, we must also protect small-scale fishers
March 2023
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As the world welcomes the historic UN agreement to legally protect high seas, we must also ensure that small-scale fishers continue to be protected.
A new chapter in IFAD’s work with persons with disabilities
March 2023
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Meet IFAD’s new Disability Inclusion Champion as she works towards amplifying the voice and potential of persons with disabilities.
It’s time to step up.
February 2023
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In today’s multi-crisis context, one disaster quickly follows another. With crisis fatigue setting in, the time is now to invest in solutions with lasting impact, including food systems and small-scale farmers.
Giving Indigenous Peoples the recognition they deserve: Why updates to IFAD's policy matter
February 2023
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IFAD’s updated Policy on Engagement with Indigenous Peoples enshrines the value of their traditions and supports the crucial role they play in the world. We spoke with three experts to get an insight into the policy.