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IFAD Governing Council: Day 1
Written by Sally MartinelliThe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were a key focus at this year's Governing Council. ©IFAD/Giulio NapolitanoRome, 17 February — A multitude of flags welcomed...
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Innovative investments for rural transformation
Written by Christopher NegliaInnovation is needed more than ever to help make marginal environments agriculturally productive, says Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, ICBA.Rome, 18 February – At IFAD’s Governing...
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IFAD Governing Council: Day 2
Written by Sally MartinelliRome, 18 February– After a whirlwind of dynamic speakers, panels and deliberations, IFAD's 39th Governing Council has officially come to a close.During the last two days...
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Best quotes from the 2016 IFAD Governing Council
As IFAD's 2016 Governing Council draws to a close, catch up on some of the best quotes.Read more: Statement by Kanayo F. Nwanze, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)...
View ArticleIncreasing yields on existing agricultural land is the future
Speaking at one of IFAD’s Climate and Environment Lectures, Doctor Tim Searchinger focused his analysis of the livestock industry in developing countries and its potential for sustainable...
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Going organic in the Cook Islands
Written by: Barbara Bellogini Stephen (left) and Nat (right) talk about the plot of land to be used for growing the organic papaya.©IFAD/B. BelloginiOn a visit to the Cook Islands in October 2015,...
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How to improve family poultry production?
Several IFAD-supported projects the potential positive impact family poultry production can have on household food security both in increased dietary intake and in income generation as well on...
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Measuring impact from a smallholder perspective: The multidimensional poverty...
The discussions around aid effectiveness bring a new focus on how to enhance, measure and track sustainable development. With about 75% of the world's poor living in rural areas, one question is: How...
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How do you share innovative solutions?
In recent years, the importance of scaling up innovations for smallholder agricultural development and rural poverty reduction has been recognized as crucial in coping with emerging global challenges....
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Global staff meeting brings together IFAD staff from around the world
Written by Mirna FranicThe Global Staff Meeting (GSM) provided IFAD staff with a unique opportunity to come together, share views on IFAD's priorities, celebrate achievements, forge relationships,...
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Innovative value chain approaches that work for smallholders in Ghana
IFAD | D. PaquiThere are three major poverty divides in Ghana: rural-urban, north-south, and between women and men. To meet these challenges, IFAD, the African Development Bank and the Government of...
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A new project co-financed by IFAD’s Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture...
Last week IFAD and the Government of the Republic of The Gambia launched the Strengthening Climate Resilience of the National Agricultural Land and Water Management Development Project (better known...
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Eight rural women who inspire us
Written by Sally MartinelliIn honour of International Women's Day 2016, IFAD is celebrating eight rural women who are transforming their own lives and those of their families and communities. Rome, 8...
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Conservation Agriculture: Facts and Fiction
By Christopher NegliaConservation agriculture (CA) introduces a series of new agricultural practices that enhance biological activities in soil so as to improve its fertility and create favourable...
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Agriculture and rural development reconsidered
Debates over the future of smallholders remain central across the developing world, writes Steve Wiggins Finding policies for farmers marginalised either by their lack of land, water and other assets...
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In the pursuit of happiness
By Sally MartinelliRome, 18 March– A profound shift in attitudes is underway across the world. People are recognizing that 'progress' is about increasing happiness and well-being, and not only economic...
View ArticleWhat is Climate Finance? - Managing the unavoidable...avoiding the unmanageable
Why do we need climate finance?A world that is out of balance with atmospheric carbon is a world that must adapt.I know what you are thinking – an increase of two degrees – it doesn’t sound like much,...
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The power of water
By Sally MartinelliRome, 22 March– Water is synonymous with life and integral to sustainable development around the world.This is why World Water Day (WWD) was established by the United Nations General...
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IFAD Climate Games
‘Exciting’, ‘responsibility’, ‘anxiety’, ‘concern’, ‘collaboration’, ‘equity’, ‘conservation of resources’, ‘helplessness’These are just some of the words used to describe the climate games during the...
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ASEAN and Farmers Organisations of MTCP2, first exchanges !
ASEAN Learning Route on Agricultural Cooperatives kicks off in Thailand IFAD is deepening his regional engagement with ASEAN. With the recent opening of the Asean Economic Community, second worldwide...
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