Even in times of crisis, remittance flows have allowed people in developing countries to be resilient and even prosper. Last year, the money sent home exceeded US$600 billion annually, half of which went to poor rural areas.

IFAD and the European Union unveiled two new initiatives today in Kenya, that aim to boost rural development by making the use of digital remittance flows faster, safer and cheaper.

Despite its name, Cabo Verde is arid and water starved. IFAD AVP, Jo Puri, visited the archipelago to discuss its future with the country’s leadership and hear from the rural people IFAD supports about how we can improve their lives.

In an age of multiple intersecting crises, only a holistic approach to both humanitarian and development assistance can disrupt the cycle.

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.

El FIDA ha emitido hoy su mayor colocación privada (115 millones de euros) en favor de Amundi Asset Management y con miras a aumentar la financiación destinada a la transformación rural sostenible e inclusiva.

Asia Meridional es una región donde se produce una gran cantidad de leche, pero no está exenta de problemas. El FIDA ayuda a los pequeños agricultores de la región a optimizar su producción.

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.