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49th session of the Governing Council

A better future starts in rural areas.

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One year into AgriConnect: what we're learning in Africa

IFAD Associate Vice-President Donal Brown and Anup Jagwani, Global Director for Farming and Agribusiness at the World Bank Group, reflect on the shared initiative's progress.

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Press release

4 September 2026

IFAD and Bank of Kigali sign US$12 million financing agreement to expand access to finance for Rwanda's farmers' organizations

IFAD, Bank of Kigali and Aceli Africa announced today that they are partnering to strengthen agricultural financing in Rwanda.

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Press release

4 September 2026

IFAD and Equity Group kick off US$200 million mechanism to make climate adaptation finance reach East Africa's farmers

The twelve-year blended finance mechanism will reach 260,000 smallholder producers and 500 rural enterprises across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, with Equity Group matching concessional capital from its own balance sheet.

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Rural Voices

In rural Haiti, the blue economy keeps rural communities afloat amid crisis

Strengthening the blue economy can allow coastal rural communities to continue driving growth even in the most fragile contexts.

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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...

Opinions & Insights

How Indigenous Peoples are building resilience and prosperity through sustainable forest management in Mexico

IFAD Associate Vice-President Donal Brown reflects on a recent visit to southern Mexico, where IFAD supports Indigenous stewardship of natural resources.

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Event

29 September 2026

RBA Joint Celebration of the 2026 UN Day for South-South Cooperation

NEW DATE – 29 SEPTEMBER. This high-level webinar will highlight how south-south cooperation can help advance gender equity and rural women’s empowerment in pursuit of agri-food systems transformation.

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Call for proposals

4 August 2026

Call for Proposals - Regional Grant: "Safeguarding Rural Livelihoods in Latin America and the Caribbean. Roadblocks, Opportunities, and Actionable Measures for a Potential Remittances Crisis

IFAD invites eligible institutions to submit proposals for a regional grant aimed at strengthening the resilience of rural households and local economies in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in the face of potential disruptions to remittance flows.

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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.

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In focus: IFAD's Governing Council

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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