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High unemployment rates among rural youth are destabilizing the Near East and North Africa region
July 2019
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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
July 2019
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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?
July 2019
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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
June 2019
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The inclusion of land tenure-related indicators in the SDGs has drawn increased attention to the topic.
Is China getting greener?
June 2019
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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
May 2019
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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
May 2019
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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
April 2019
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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
March 2019
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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
March 2019
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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
March 2019
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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.
Using irrigation for rural development: drawing lessons from impact assessments
February 2019
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Irrigation is a lynchpin of rural development strategies. In particular, small-scale irrigation projects are commonplace due to their relatively low cost and user-led management.
Innovation at all scales: Connecting entrepreneurs to Governments at IFAD’s Governing Council
February 2019
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Today’s most pressing problems will need cross-sector collaboration and innovation at all scales.
Promoting the rights perspective for indigenous peoples
February 2019
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Over the years international support for indigenous peoples has grown, also sanctioned by international declarations.
IFAD in the Blue Economy: Is this a game changer?
January 2019
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"Blue Economy" is the new buzzword in the international sustainable development agenda. But what is it and where does it fit in IFAD's development work?
Why we should care about vulnerable coastal communities
January 2019
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Approximately 40 per cent of the world’s population lives within 100 kilometers of the coast, and overall the world’s coastal population is increasing fast.
Blockchain: a plus for smallholder farmers?
November 2018
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Imagine that instead of redistributing wealth through governments, we could instead change how wealth is distributed to begin with.
Food loss reduction: a solution to global hunger?
October 2018
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One of the greatest challenges facing humanity today is how to feed an ever growing population.
Let's give smallholder livestock farmers of the developing world a chance
October 2018
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In developed countries, many people are cutting their meat consumption driven by health or animal welfare concerns or a wish to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Rethinking mobility - how to respond to opportunities in a changing world
October 2018
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Rural people often migrate seasonally with their herds, or to join the harvest in other districts.