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.

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.

How IFAD works with its sister UN Rome-based agencies to maximize impact

The three organizations' complementary mandates produce results that extend beyond the reach of any one agency working alone.

Unlocking the economic potential of rural small and medium-sized enterprises

The first mile of our planet’s food systems relies on small and medium-sized enterprises – here's how IFAD works to fill the funding gap they face.

How IFAD is maximizing the economic impact of remittances

As host of the Financing Facility for Remittances, IFAD is leveraging remittances to drive innovation and transform rural economies.

8 reasons remittances matter more than ever

One in eight people are directly impacted by remittances. Here are eight reasons why remittances are one of the most important development flows for rural communities.

Strong private sector linkages connect spice farms to the world

In Nepal, IFAD is linking small-scale producers to private agri-processing enterprises to drive rural agricultural development.

What's the fuss all about? Why bundled and integrated systems are transforming rural India

Donal Brown, Associate Vice-President of the Department for Country Operations, reflects on how IFAD's partnership with India turns rural economies into engines of growth.

Turning ecosystem services into income for rural communities

The IFAD-supported CompensACTION allows small-scale producers to gain compensation for their efforts in sustainable resource management.

Investing in nutrition for resilient food systems and rural economies

IFAD's updated Nutrition Action Plan lays out how we will secure the sustainability of our nutrition-sensitive investments and align them with national priorities.

Rural futures in focus: Mexico

We sat down with Daniel Anavitarte, IFAD's Country Director for Mexico, to learn how IFAD’s investments support national goals.

How public-private-producer partnerships catalyse rural prosperity

In partnership with the Government of Japan, IFAD is putting the 4Ps model into practice through the ELPS initiative.