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Global food systems must be disrupted and changed – new IFAD report recommends concrete actions for policymakers

African small-scale farmers use radio and mobile phones to send a message of optimism and caution to world leaders attending Food Systems Summit

Support for Syrian herders and farmers to safeguard livelihoods in the face of the COVID-19 crisis

Global climate leader appointed Associate Vice President at UN rural development agency IFAD

Agroecology can address food systems failures - new IFAD report

Protecting biodiversity is crucial to fighting hunger - IFAD calls for increased investments ahead of World Conservation Congress

The Government of Mali and Rome-based agencies launch a joint programme to build resilience among rural people

Building rural resilience through South-South and Triangular Cooperation: Results of the Third Call for Proposals under the China-IFAD SSTC Facility

2021 Agrobiodiversity Innovation Challenge

Annual report 2020: 123 million rural people reached as IFAD steps up fight against hunger, poverty and exclusion

El proyecto Puentes fomentará los vínculos entre gastronomía y agricultura familiar para crear empleo y oportunidades económicas para los jóvenes de las zonas rurales y peri-urbanas de Bolivia, Colombia y Honduras

IFAD and partners to announce upcoming coalition to support public development banks’ financing of sustainable and equitable food systems

Putting rural small-scale producers at the centre of food systems’ transformation – join IFAD during the Food Systems pre-Summit (26-28 July 2021)

Spanish filmmaker wins first IFAD COPEAM Award at Sicilymovie - Festival del Cinema di Agrigento

Food systems that ignore the needs of poor rural people are doomed to fail, warns IFAD President ahead of Food Systems pre-Summit

IFAD and China launch project to revitalize the rural economy in Hunan

A new strategic opportunities programme to strengthen the partnership between Côte d’Ivoire and IFAD

Third round of National Call for Proposals (Morocco): Supporting remittances in times of crisis in Africa

IFAD’s new investment programme to boost private funding of rural businesses and small-scale farmers

UN report: Pandemic year marked by spike in world hunger

Call for proposals: Digital advisory services to support accelerated rural transformation

Finalists announced for first ever IFAD COPEAM Film Award

IFAD’s Rural Youth Innovation Award recognizes the key role that young people play in overcoming the impact of COVID-19 on rural communities

Tanzanian small-scale farmers receive support to improve food security in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic

IFAD and KSrelief agree to jointly tackle hunger and malnutrition in world’s most vulnerable countries

Second Edition of the IFAD Latin American and Caribbean Rural Youth Innovation Award

IFAD and Guinea to help rural populations recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

G20 recognizes importance of Public Development Bank financing to tackle rural poverty and hunger, and leadership of IFAD

IFAD and Govt. of Maharashtra join hands to empower 1 million rural women

South Sudan and IFAD to boost productivity, food security and resilience of small-scale farmers faced with climate change

Lack of digital infrastructure risks leaving millions of rural families in poverty – IFAD makes urgent call on International Day of Family Remittances

Sri Lanka and IFAD partner to reduce poverty and increase food and nutrition security in the face of climate change

The International Partnership for Cooperation on Child Labour in Agriculture statement on child labour in agriculture for the World Day Against Child Labour 2021

Join the Global Forum on Remittances, Investment and Development Summit - 16-17 June 2021

Call for Proposals: Rural youth employment opportunities

President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi of Mozambique launches IFAD-supported project to boost aquaculture

Economic empowerment of rural women positively impacts social norms and strengthens food security

Ugandan remittances decline but still are a lifeline for rural people

IFAD first in development aid rankings – new report

Remittance flows to Kenya defy the odds during the COVID-19 pandemic

FAO, FIDA y PMA crean alianza de cara a la Cumbre sobre los Sistemas Alimentarios de Naciones Unidas

European Union and IFAD to support Ethiopian rural financial institutions, jobs and livelihoods in the face of the COVID-19

South Sudan small-scale producers receive support from IFAD to safeguard their livelihoods in the face of the COVID-19 crisis

Tanzania and IFAD partner to boost productivity, improve food security and build resilience of small-scale farmers in the face of the climate change 

Call for proposals: Grant to strengthen borrowers’ capacity on environmental, social and climate best practices

Small-scale farmers in remote areas of Haiti receive help for food production and COVID-19

African countries commit to double agricultural productivity as development banks, institutions pledge US$17 billion to increase food security

Second round of National Calls for Proposals (Kenya and Uganda): Supporting remittances in times of crisis in Africa

African Development Bank, IFAD and partners redouble efforts to stop hunger in Africa and strengthen food security

Feeding Africa: Leadership to Scale up Successful Innovations

Potential game-changing systemic solutions for the UN Food Systems Summit: Advancing equitable livelihoods

IFAD and the Islamic Development Bank commit $500 million to address hunger and climate change in poor rural communities

New investment in digital solutions will connect Latin American farmers to markets and banking services in response to COVID-19 restrictions

Italy to set the stage for UN Food Systems Summit with three-day event that will deliver bold new ambitions

Empowering women and girls is crucial to ensure sustainable food security in the aftermath of COVID-19, say UN food agency heads ahead of International Women’s Day

El FIDA lanza la Segunda Edición del Premio a la Innovación Juvenil Rural en América Latina y el Caribe

The People Behind Your Plate - Powerful photos and stories available

Donors commit to highest-ever funding to UN rural development agency IFAD to tackle hunger and poverty for the world’s poorest

UN to involve millions of rural people in 2021 Food Systems Summit as part of ambitious public engagement process

World leaders call for greater international cooperation to tackle hunger and poverty at IFAD global meeting

Gilbert F. Houngbo reappointed IFAD President with an ambitious agenda to end hunger and poverty for hundreds of millions of world’s poorest people

Livelihood-recovery project directly supporting Cambodia’s most vulnerable and those impacted by COVID-19 to launch tomorrow

Increased investment in Sahel will boost development and resilience of rural populations

IFAD Governing Council and press conference with new announcement on UN Food Systems Summit - 17-18 February 2021

UN rural development agency IFAD to open Japan office to boost global hunger eradication efforts

Indigenous Peoples are critical to build a more sustainable post-pandemic world, says IFAD President

Invitation to Indigenous Peoples’ Forum at IFAD: How indigenous food systems can help build resilience to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic

Help for Nigerian small-scale farmers to improve food security and combat poverty in the face of COVID-19

Help small-scale farmers adapt to climate change or face increased hunger and migration, warns IFAD President

IFAD’s fight against rural poverty and hunger highlighted at One Planet Summit, as President Macron calls on others to step up their commitment

IFAD and GCF scale-up action to improve life for millions of people and restore ecosystems in Africa’s Great Green Wall

National Calls for Proposals (The Gambia, Ghana, Senegal): Supporting remittances in times of crisis in Africa

A holiday gift with impact: crowdfunding solar-powered water access in Africa

Pope Francis joins 25 countries to fight against poverty and hunger in first round of pledges to IFAD

IFAD joins with partners to build resilience and boost development in the Sahel

Des députés français se mobilisent pour soutenir le développement agricole et l’action du FIDA sur le terrain

Mozambique and IFAD to increase resilience and food and nutrition security in the face of climate change and COVID-19

Eliminating poverty and hunger high on global agenda as countries pledge funds to IFAD

Multi-million euro contribution from Germany to IFAD will help avert a COVID-19 food crisis

New UN report reveals the inequality in the geographical distribution of malnutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean

Sicurezza alimentare e Covid-19, come proteggere le filiere?

The United Nations will present a new report on food and nutrition security in Latin America and the Caribbean

IFAD and FAO join forces to support family farming in the Near East and North Africa

AA+ credit rating from Standard & Poor’s will help IFAD increase investments to fight poverty and hunger

President's Hearing to the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Italian Parliament

Dutch funding to IFAD will help avert COVID-19 food crisis

€300 million loan from AFD to IFAD to support millions of small-scale farmers

Climate finance neglects small-scale farmers – new report

Historic statement by Public Development Banks signals greater commitment to tackle global hunger and poverty

African Heads of State call on world leaders to increase investment in IFAD to end rural hunger and poverty

As FAO turns 75, its mission to end hunger and nourish the world is as relevant today as ever

Governments need to halt the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on rural women, says IFAD President on International Day of Rural Women

Consultation on IFAD’s Social, Environmental and Climate Assessment Procedures

Dutch poverty fighter joins UN agency IFAD as global poverty rates rise

New rural finance programme to help millions of Ethiopian farmers build resilience in the face of climate change and COVID-19

Le FIDA et les États arabes examinent les moyens d’enrayer le repli de la sécurité alimentaire

IFAD becomes first UN fund to receive a credit rating, providing a boost to the world’s poorest people

The role of South-South and Triangular Cooperation in transforming food systems within the context of COVID-19

Cameroon and IFAD join forces to boost food security with support to small-scale farmers

Lesotho and IFAD join to improve the livelihoods of the most vulnerable small-scale farmers

Sweden commits funds to IFAD to help avert COVID-19 food crisis

China-IFAD South-South and Triangular Cooperation Facility: Third Call for Proposals

Mobile phones to help 1.7 million small-scale farmers increase production during COVID-19 economic slowdown

IFAD and Uzbekistan bring improved incomes and livelihoods to the Fergana valley

Humanitarian aid alone is not enough to address hunger, says new Vice President of UN agency IFAD

Un total de 25 organizaciones impulsan una campaña para empoderar a las mujeres rurales, indígenas y afrodescendientes frente a la pandemia de COVID-19

Call for Proposals: Rural youth employment opportunities: Support to Integrated Agribusiness Hubs

2020 Call for Nominations: Indigenous Peoples Awards

IFAD, Mars and ICRAF invest in sustainable farming research and development in Indonesia and the Philippines

Angola and IFAD to promote sustainable agriculture and boost food security in the face of climate change

Indigenous Peoples are crucial partners to build a better post–COVID-19 world, says IFAD President

As more go hungry and malnutrition persists, achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 in doubt, UN report warns

The Rural Youth Innovation Award honours young people who care about biodiversity, market access and the preservation of traditions

IFAD invests €77.7 million in Niger for food and nutrition security and climate change resilience

The Democratic Republic of the Congo and IFAD partner for better nutrition and resilience for small-scale farmers facing COVID-19

Peru: New IFAD-funded project to help family farmers to increase productivity and recover from COVID-19

On International Day of Family Remittances, IFAD calls for remittance service providers to be declared essential businesses in times of crisis

Canada is first to commit funds to IFAD facility created to help avert food crisis

IFAD supports projects that increase agricultural productivity and incomes in Madagascar

El FIDA centrará su actividad en México en promover la inclusión económica activa de la población rural más pobre y vulnerable

IFAD’s Sara Mbago-Bhunu to join renowned Global South Experts on Commission on Sustainable Agricultural Intensification

Media invite: IFAD and WEF panel - Protecting food security during COVID-19

El FIDA invertirá USD 554 millones para apoyar la recuperación de la agricultura familiar en América Latina y el Caribe tras el impacto de la COVID-19

IFAD announces landmark investment in impact fund helping rural SMEs

IFAD’s response to the COVID-19 crisis - protecting and enhancing rural resilience

UN Goodwill Ambassadors Idris and Sabrina Elba launch appeal for IFAD’s $200 million coronavirus relief fund for rural communities

New IFAD fund launched to help prevent rural food crisis in wake of COVID-19

Making sure rural communities won't be left behind in the response to COVID-19

Mali and IFAD develop a new strategic programme to meet the challenge of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in the face of climate change

Securing sustainable food systems hinges on gender equality

India - economic and social empowerment for one million women

El FIDA invita a los jóvenes de América Latina y el Caribe a postular al Premio a la Innovación Juvenil Rural

President Xi Jinping of China thanks IFAD, FAO and WFP for their support during COVID-19 outbreak

Guinea-Bissau and IFAD partner to build farmers’ resilience to climate change

Call for Proposals: Mainstream Fintech and Agritech Technologies into IFAD’s portfolio of country programmes (Latin America and the Caribbean region)

Sao Tome and Principe and IFAD partner to improve nutrition and incomes in face of climate change

Urgent call for increased investment in rural development to address rising conflict

Global Citizen and IFAD announce partnership to mobilize billions of dollars to help end extreme poverty and hunger

World leaders and celebrities call for greater investment to end hunger and poverty

Mali’s President calls for solidarity as food crisis escalates across Sahel

Sahel Crisis leaves millions on the brink of hunger

IFAD to provide US$43 million to boost aquaculture in Mozambique

Mozambique and IFAD join to combat climate change and increase food security

IFAD and Tunisia invest in improving the livelihoods of poor rural families

IFAD President calls on Member States to increase investment in rural development to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

43rd IFAD Governing Council, 11-12 February 2020

El FIDA evidencia que su apoyo ha mejorado los medios de vida de las familias rurales en el Ecuador

Call for proposals: Stepping up IFAD’s gender transformative agenda - Women’s land rights initiative

IFAD and EIB launch $125 million project to boost rural incomes and food security in Cambodia