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COP: Where does it come from and where is it going?
November 2023
COP is an annual meeting where decision makers discuss how best to tackle climate change. But how did the summit come to be and what difference does it make for rural people? Find out here.
Bringing global finance to rural development
November 2023
The path towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals has never seemed more precarious. Find out how IFAD is using private investment to secure prosperity and sustainable development for the world’s poorest communities.
Fishing for a better future in Nigeria
November 2023
In Nigeria, aquaculture brings new opportunities to rural youth and helps to reduce the country’s unemployment rate.
How indigenous youth are grappling with climate change
November 2023
Climate change is having a huge impact on Indigenous Peoples all over the world. We sat down with three indigenous youth to talk about how erratic weather patterns are affecting their communities and how they are drawing on tradition and technology to cope with it.
In Egypt, PRIDE brings water to the wadi
November 2023
Generations of farmers in Egypt have used valley beds to grow figs and olives, but today’s erratic weather patterns have caused land degradation, soil erosion and a drop in yields. Find out how water management technology is bringing these flavoursome fruits back to life.
A Patchwork of Rural Lives
October 2023
Rural people are safeguarding our planet with their generational knowledge, a unique affinity to the land and perseverance. They also grow much of the food that feeds us. But who are they beyond their role as farmers, fishers and herders?
A healthy diet for a healthy people in Laos
October 2023
IFAD is working to tackle malnutrition and food security in Laos. Find out how the Agriculture for Nutrition Programme has improved the diets of rural communities across northern parts of the country.
Everyone wins with school meals
October 2023
Find out how small-scale farmers can get locally grown food to the children who need it, when they need it, while earning a decent income and supporting their families and communities.
More food with every drop
October 2023
Water is key to food and agriculture, but with many parts of the world increasingly affected by water scarcity, it’s critical that we use it wisely. Luckily, small-scale farmers are up to the challenge.
Sing for Rural Women
October 2023
Women are the driving force behind rural communities, yet they have less resources, time and decision-making power than men. Join us and Soweto Gospel Choir and sing for rural women so more people can hear why they matter.
With the right resources, rural women can change the world
October 2023
When rural women access finance, the entire world flourishes. Find out how financially empowered women are leading the fight against climate change, achieving sustainable development and ensuring food security for their communities and the planet.
Thriving in Türkiye: meet the women lifting themselves out of poverty
October 2023
All over the world rural women face numerous challenges that men do not. Find out how an IFAD-funded project in Türkiye is providing them with the tools to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive.
Four questions with IFAD’s new Vice-President
October 2023
Meet IFAD’s new Vice-President. Gerardine Mukeshimana discusses the importance of investing in rural communities, climate change adaptation and giving women access to resources.
10 ways to reduce food loss: lessons from the field
September 2023
Food loss occurring after harvest and before retail sale, also termed post-harvest loss, is a key challenge in many developing countries and one that IFAD is committed to alleviate.
This is what sustainable development looks like: How IFAD projects reap rewards long after they end
September 2023
Investing in rural communities is a long-term solution to many of the problems the world is facing – but projects must keep giving, long after they’ve come to an end. Find out more about IFAD’s longtail impacts across the globe.
How IFAD promotes peace
September 2023
Poverty is both a symptom and a driver of conflict. That’s why IFAD supports the poorest and most marginalized people as they contribute to a more peaceful world where everyone can access dignified work that fosters shared economic prosperity.
Why the Sustainable Development Goals matter: your questions answered
September 2023
As countries meet to evaluate how much progress has been made towards the Sustainable Development Goals, find out more about these 17 objectives and why they’re important for the rural communities we work with.
Recipes for Change: Gaeng Nor Mai Som (Lao soured bamboo soup)
September 2023
Chef Saeng's Gaeng Nor Mai Som, a hearty and delicious Lao sour bamboo soup, takes us on a flavourful journey into the heart of Southeast Asia.
Earthquake devastates poor rural communities in Morocco
September 2023
A devastating earthquake in Morocco has rocked rural communities. IFAD’s team are on the ground to understand how our project participants and the projects themselves have been affected.
South-South action to confront development challenges
September 2023
Rural people across the world live in a dizzying array of contexts, yet they face surprisingly similar struggles. Through South-South and Triangular Cooperation, countries in the Global South learn from each other and share resources so they can overcome development challenges together.
What are Public Development Banks? Your questions answered
September 2023
Public Development Banks are a crucial but often underappreciated force driving global change for the better. As the world confronts compounding crises, we deep dive into PDBs and why they matter for rural people.
Why farmers’ organizations matter: Your questions answered
August 2023
Farmers’ organizations mean small-scale farmers can access markets, inputs, finance and information that would otherwise be hard to come by. Find out what farmers’ organisations are and what IFAD is doing to support them.
Healthy planet, healthy people: How IFAD and GEF are partnering to transform the world
August 2023
Small-scale farmers need financial support to face the climate crisis. For the last 20 years, IFAD and the Global Environment Facility have been supporting rural communities as they build food systems that nourish us all.
Young people hold the key to Africa’s green economy
August 2023
Young people in rural areas are struggling to find work and earn an income. Here’s how the green transition is changing that in Africa.
Indigenous youth are shaping our world
August 2023
Indigenous youth not only embody many generations of tradition, but they are also the guardians of our future. By playing critical roles in today's society, they are shaping a better world.
Recipes for Change: Stuffed vine leaves
August 2023
Stuffed vine leaves are prevalent across much of the Middle East and the Mediterranean – in fact, there are countless variations of this dish.
We must do more to curb obesity and overweight in low- and middle-income countries
August 2023
Overweight and obesity are on the rise in low- and middle-income countries. Here’s what we can do to help reverse this health crisis.
Five ways IFAD is making livestock more climate friendly
July 2023
Countless rural people depend on livestock for livelihoods, nutrition and traditional ways of life. Supporting small-scale farmers to become even greener can strengthen food systems, preserve livelihoods and benefit our planet.
It’s time we treat the transformation of food systems like the emergency that it is
July 2023
Our current food systems cannot keep up with the world’s growing population – as a result, millions face hunger. Now more than ever, countries must take action to transform how food gets from farm to plate.
As temperatures rise, so too does our need for diverse crops
July 2023
Drought is the number one cause of agricultural production loss. This is why IFAD supports small-scale farmers as they grow crops that are resilient, but often neglected.
IFAD Annual Report 2022
July 2023
The Annual Report provides milestones and highlights from IFAD’s work during 2022. Readers can learn how IFAD is supporting rural people to build their resilience to the crises of today and tomorrow, and of the different initiatives that will put us in a position to achieve even greater impact.
Agricultural programmes are key to food security and dietary diversity
July 2023
Agricultural programmes are key to food security and dietary diversity in rural areas, we must continue investing in them.
Zero Hunger: Are we on track to achieve it by 2030?
July 2023
The SOFI 2023 report reveals that many people are still going hungry, with the world’s most vulnerable regions and people worst affected. We explore what is causing hunger today and how we can make real change, now.
From bunnies to buffalo, livestock give rural women a living
July 2023
Meet the rural women who are tending to livestock while earning a living and empowering themselves.
The people feeding the world should get their due
July 2023
Despite their gruelling work, rural people all over the world aren’t getting a fair return. Find out how IFAD is empowering small-scale farmers to earn and produce more, while improving their working conditions.
Five decades of rural transformation: IFAD's greatest successes
July 2023
Since its founding in 1977, IFAD has worked to enable rural people all over the world to overcome immense challenges and thrive. We take a look at some of our biggest successes over the years.
Innovation matters, especially for small-scale farmers
June 2023
IFAD applies the latest tools and technologies to support small-scale farmers. Here are six examples of innovations proven to work for rural communities all over the world.
From the field to our plates, rural people are transforming food systems
June 2023
Our food systems need to change. Around the world, small-scale farmers, fishers and rural producers are already leading the transformation – here’s how.
Lifelong hobbies become lifelines for Syrian refugees in Jordan
June 2023
Since 2011, over 700,000 Syrian refugees have crossed the border into Jordan. Here, both refugees and host communities in rural areas frequently struggle with poverty as water scarcity, feed shortage and rangeland degradation make farming a challenge. Meet three refugees that IFAD is helping to face these challenges.
13 reasons why remittances are important
June 2023
Remittances continue to matter more than ever, particularly in rural areas where they count the most and provide further opportunities towards rural transformation. Here are 13 reasons why.
Her land, her rights: How land ownership can transform the lives of women - and hold back desertification - in Niger
June 2023
Meet the woman who fought for her right to land ownership and contributed to halting drought and desertification.
A New Day is possible
June 2023
Small-scale farmers in developing countries produce one third of the world’s food. But today they are only one flood, one drought or one failed harvest away from ruin. To stem the impact of climate change on food security and to reduce poverty, IFAD is calling for more investment in rural communities - now.
A New Day: Q&A with the people IFAD supports
June 2023
IFAD's new film, ‘A New Day’, tells the story of Tunisia’s rural people and is a testament to their resilience as they battle to adapt to our changing weather. We speak to two IFAD-supported project participants about their daily struggles, as well as their hopes and dreams for the future.
Behind the Scenes of ‘A New Day’
June 2023
IFAD’s latest film, ‘A New Day’, was shot in Tunisia amid soaring temperatures. Get a behind the scenes look of how we made the film, the people we met and the challenges of shooting in an area dramatically affected by climate change.
Why development is a smart investment even in unstable times
June 2023
In an age of multiple intersecting crises, only a holistic approach to both humanitarian and development assistance can disrupt the cycle.
Debunking three myths about rural people and the environment
June 2023
The world is full of misconceptions about rural people and the environment. Find out what’s true and what’s not, as we debunk three major myths.
Let's raise a glass to South Asia’s dairy farmers
June 2023
Milk is widely produced in South Asia, but not without its challenges. Here’s how IFAD helps small-scale farmers across the region optimize their production.
A new strategy for a new country: IFAD supports youth in South Sudan
May 2023
To transform rural lives we must build a strong understanding of the countries we operate in. Find out how IFAD is doing just that in South Sudan.
Rural people rely on biodiversity. Here's how IFAD protects it
May 2023
Biodiversity is especially important for small-scale farmers. Here’s how IFAD is further integrating it into projects all over the world.
Rural people make a beeline for prosperity
May 2023
On World Bee Day, meet the pollinators buzzing to protect our planet and the rural people taking care of them.
Brewing up a better future for Sri Lankan tea farmers
May 2023
Sri Lanka is among the world’s top five exporters of tea. But tea farmers here must balance making a profit and preserving the soil. Find out how IFAD is helping farmers diversify their income streams so they can be more resilient and secure a better life for themselves.
The sun is the unlikely solution to rural India's water problem
May 2023
In India, two rural villages find comfort in solar-powered water systems.
Winds of change for Argentina’s herders
May 2023
Climate change poses a myriad of challenges for Argentina’s rural herders. But one woman has no intention of backing down and tells us how she plans to forge a new way forward.
Five tips for journalists reporting on Indigenous Peoples
May 2023
Journalists can play an important role in telling the stories of Indigenous Peoples. Here are five ways in which the media can report on these important communities in a meaningful way.
Caravan of hope: How mobile shelters changed the lives of shepherds in Türkiye
April 2023
Shepherds in Türkiye rely on the Taurus Mountains for their livelihoods - but living and working in these highlands is no mean feat. Here’s how IFAD-funded caravans have provided them with more comfortable, hygienic and safe living conditions.
Meet the farmers fighting for our ecosystems
April 2023
Ecosystems across the world are suffering huge losses. Here are three examples of how small-scale farmers are working to restore and conserve our habitats.
Behind the scenes of an IFAD project: Your top questions answered
April 2023
Find out what happens behind the scenes of an IFAD project as we answer our followers’ top questions.
Six proven ways to transform rural communities
March 2023
After 40 years working with rural people, here are some of the things we have learned to make our work under IFAD13 a success.
From Nigeria to Nepal, going online helps rural women build businesses
March 2023
Meet the women using digital tools to build successful businesses and stronger communities.
It’s not too late to prevent the worst-case scenario
March 2023
The IPCC’s latest Synthesis Report is a reminder that the power is in our hands to prevent the very worst outcomes of climate change—if we take decisive and ambitious action now.
When the world is drying up, every drop of water counts
March 2023
Climate change and a growing population are exacerbating water scarcity. As the water cycle is disrupted, farmers are coming up with inventive ways to harvest, store and use water. IFAD is helping them with simple but effective and climate-smart water infrastructure.
Turning dreams into reality in West Africa
March 2023
Young people in rural areas of West Africa are leaving unemployment behind and setting up successful agri-businesses.
As Cyclone Freddy breaks records, vulnerable rural people are in the eye of the storm
March 2023
For over a month, Cyclone Freddy has been battering south-east Africa. This may be the longest-lasting tropical cyclone ever recorded—and vulnerable rural communities are in the eye of the storm. We explain what this means for IFAD’s project participants in the region.
Meet the young entrepreneurs fighting to preserve and restore our biodiversity
March 2023
Young people the world over know that conserving our biodiversity is key to eradicating hunger and achieving a healthy and sustainable food system. Here’s how they’re fixing our broken planet.
A digital divide is holding rural women back. Here is what we can do to change this
March 2023
Many rural women are excluded from digital services. What is causing the digital divide and what can we do to end it?
From tulips to tomatoes: Technology empowers women in Asia
March 2023
In Pakistan and Bangladesh women are harnessing technology to connect to the world and build a business, one click at a time.
What difference does rural investment make to the world’s poorest people?
February 2023
As we begin our 13th replenishment, our Report on IFAD’s Development Effectiveness ensures we continue to efficiently invest in rural people, protect the planet and leave no one behind.
From coca leaves to cocoa beans: How farmers in the Peruvian Amazon are innovating using digital tools
February 2023
In Peru, IFAD-funded project helps small-scale farmers connect to new markets and access technical assistance online.
Rural people in Sudan call time on water wars
February 2023
As the climate crisis takes hold and water scarcity sparks conflict, rural people in Sudan are finding ways toward peace and equitable resource management.
Meet the winners of the Indigenous Peoples Awards 2023
February 2023
Through the Indigenous Peoples Awards, IFAD celebrates inspirational development projects that partnered with and made a real difference to indigenous communities in 2022
Georgia and Kyrgyzstan: sustained efforts toward collective community pasture management
February 2023
Pastoral communities in Georgia and Kyrgyzstan work hand in hand with IFAD to make land use more equitable, productive and sustainable.
How smallholder farmers in Madagascar, Burkina Faso and Eswatini endured the coronavirus pandemic
January 2023
When covid-19 brought the world to a standstill, IFAD helped farmers’ organizations adopt new ways of operating amid a global pandemic.
Putting rural people in the development driving seat in Ethiopia
January 2023
In Ethiopia, community driven development puts small-scale farmers in charge of identifying what they need to prosper and how development funding should be used.
The Tunisian woman who weaved her way to a better life
January 2023
In rural Tunisia women are breaking free of gender norms and building successful businesses to provide for their families.
Fish farming brings prosperity in the Lao People's Democratic Republic
January 2023
Lao farmers are working hand in hand with IFAD to change rural fortunes through fish farming.