Ifad news

Here are some recent news and updates from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD):

Recent News

  1. IFAD and the European Union sign agreement to support rural development in Africa: IFAD and the European Union (EU) have signed an agreement to support rural development in Africa, with a focus on improving the lives of small-scale farmers and rural communities. (Source: IFAD website, March 2023)
  2. IFAD launches new strategy to address climate change in agriculture: IFAD has launched a new strategy to address climate change in agriculture, with a focus on supporting small-scale farmers and rural communities to adapt to climate change and build resilience. (Source: IFAD website, February 2023)
  3. IFAD and the World Bank sign agreement to support rural development in Latin America and the Caribbean: IFAD and the World Bank have signed an agreement to support rural development in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a focus on improving the lives of small-scale farmers and rural communities. (Source: IFAD website, January 2023)

Recent Projects and Initiatives

  1. IFAD's Rural Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Project: This project aims to support rural youth employment and entrepreneurship in Africa, with a focus on providing training and mentorship to young people in agriculture and rural development. (Source: IFAD website)
  2. IFAD's Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Water Management Project: This project aims to support climate-resilient agriculture and water management in Africa, with a focus on improving the livelihoods of small-scale farmers and rural communities. (Source: IFAD website)
  3. IFAD's Women's Empowerment and Agricultural Development Project: This project aims to support women's empowerment and agricultural development in Africa, with a focus on improving the livelihoods of rural women and their families. (Source: IFAD website)

Recent Research and Publications

  1. IFAD's Rural Poverty Report: This report provides an overview of rural poverty and inequality, and highlights the importance of addressing these issues to achieve sustainable development. (Source: IFAD website, 2022)
  2. IFAD's Climate Change and Agriculture Report: This report provides an overview of the impact of climate change on agriculture, and highlights the importance of climate-resilient agriculture and water management. (Source: IFAD website, 2022)
  3. IFAD's Women's Empowerment and Agricultural Development Report: This report provides an overview of the importance of women's empowerment and agricultural development, and highlights the impact of IFAD's projects on rural women and their families. (Source: IFAD website, 2022)

I hope this information is helpful!