The Sweden-IFAD partnership

IFAD and Sweden share a vision of a world without poverty and hunger and a commitment to support small-scale farmers to improve their livelihoods through the establishment of inclusive, resilient and sustainable food systems.

Since IFAD was established, Sweden has contributed US$561 million to the Fund’s core budget. With this core support, IFAD empowers 120 million rural people every year, creating opportunities so that they can thrive in their own communities and are not forced to migrate. Through the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), Sweden supports IFAD’s crucial work on remittances, indigenous people’s empowerment and resilience-building.