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49th session of the Governing Council

A better future starts in rural areas.

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Rural Voices

Targeted investments give ancestral knowledge new value

IFAD is a pioneer in working with Indigenous Peoples, with more than 40 per cent of its loan portfolio contributing to initiatives that target their communities.

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Opinions & Insights

IFAD, IsDB and the OPEC Fund: Partnering for resilience

We spoke with Dina Saleh, IFAD’s Special Envoy for the Middle East, to hear her reflections on these critical partnerships.

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Press release

21 July 2026

UN report: Global hunger levels ease for third consecutive year as regional disparities persist

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 (SOFI 2026) report has been released by five United Nations specialized agencies.

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30 July 2026

Tonga and IFAD reaffirm four decades of partnership as new US$19.4 million rural innovation project gets under way

Tonga and IFAD renew a four-decade partnership, launching a new project for 128 rural communities and 35,100 people.

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News

28 March 2023

After the earthquake in Türkiye, rural people need more support than ever

Extreme weather events, such as droughts, storms and floods, are putting pressure on the ecosystems that farmers depend on...

Press release

30 July 2026

IFAD appoints new country director to lead US$200 million drive for rural transformation in Viet Nam

IFAD's newly appointed Country Director for Viet Nam and Head of Multi-Country Office in Hanoi, Enika Basu, formally presented her credentials today.

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IFAD Annual Report 2025

Explore the IFAD Annual Report 2025 and learn how IFAD’s investments are giving rural people the tools to respond to a challenging global context.

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IFAD Impact Report 2025

The 2025 IFAD Impact Report shows the impact of IFAD's sustainable bonds programme on its portfolio.

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Our Impact in Numbers

Countries in which IFAD operates

Loans and grants provided to date

US$ 24 B

People reached by ongoing IFAD-supported projects

78.6 M

IFAD in the World

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Climate and environment

The lives of small-scale farmers are being upended by climate change. They need support to adapt to climate change and to protect the planet’s precious resources

Rural women

Gender inequality is one of the biggest impediments to sustainable development. Without tackling its root causes, we cannot end global hunger and poverty

Remittances

The funds sent home by migrant workers are a lifeline for rural families, helping to build resilience and support sustainable development

Indigenous Peoples

With their traditional knowledge and deep connection to their environments, we work with Indigenous Peoples to build a more inclusive, sustainable future.

49th session of the Governing Council

Transforming rural communities for almost 50 years

A better future starts in rural areas.

Highlights

In focus: IFAD's Governing Council

Interested in investing with us?

IFAD’s investments make a tangible difference in rural people’s lives

Our Impact in Numbers

IFAD in the World

In Focus

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49th session of the Governing Council

Transforming rural communities for almost 50 years

A better future starts in rural areas.

Highlights

In focus: IFAD's Governing Council

Interested in investing with us?

IFAD’s investments make a tangible difference in rural people’s lives

Our Impact in Numbers

IFAD in the World

In Focus

Stay connected