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Pope Francis highlights the role of the International Fund for Agricultural Development in ending global hunger and poverty
Pope Francis today highlighted the importance of rural development and the essential role played by the United Nations' International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in achieving the first two Sustainable Development Goals – ending global hunger and poverty.
Forum leaders call on governments to recognize the contributions of indigenous peoples in the fight against climate change
Leaders attending the 4th Global Meeting of the Indigenous Peoples' Forum, held at the International Fund for Agricultural Development's (IFAD's) headquarters, called on governments to recognise indigenous peoples’ contributions in the fight to reduce the impacts of climate change and encourage sustainable development around the world.
New project to boost food and nutrition security and rural incomes in Burundi
Nearly 235,000 vulnerable households will benefit from a US$101 million project that aims to improve the living conditions and climate resilience of rural populations in five provinces of Burundi.
EAT-Lancet Commission Brief for Farmers
The EAT-Lancet Commission presents a global planetary health diet that is healthy for both people and planet. Discover the report’s key takeaways and the specific actions that farmers can take to contribute to the Great Food Transformation.
Time change - Press Briefing with MTV-award Sherrie Silver at IFAD's annual meeting
IFAD will be announcing a new official role for celebrity Sherrie Silver - the MTV award-winning choreographer, dancer and actress from Rwanda.
Benin and IFAD to boost food and nutrition security and create jobs for rural people
Over 51,000 households in Benin will benefit from a US$104.4 million project that aims to reduce rural poverty through a value chain approach, which can contribute to reducing food imports and improving the competitiveness of small farmers’ products in national and global markets.
Togo and IFAD partnering for improved financial services and job creation for rural people
Over 50,000 vulnerable rural households in Togo will benefit from a US$35 million project that aims to spur inclusive rural economic growth and create employment opportunities in rural areas through a value chains approach, according to the details of a financing agreement signed today by government of Togo and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
Innovation at all scales: Connecting entrepreneurs to Governments at IFAD’s Governing Council
Today’s most pressing problems will need cross-sector collaboration and innovation at all scales.
Link between rural innovation and entrepreneurship explored at IFAD's annual Member State gathering
Pope Francis will address the 42nd session of the annual Governing Council meeting of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), where he will be joined by notable speakers, including the President of the Dominican Republic, Danilo Medina Sánchez, H.E. Gerardine Mukeshimana, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Republic of Rwanda and the Prime Minister of Italy, Giuseppe Conte.