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A useful nexus approach to optimize water, energy and food security in the...
Written by Nerina Muzurovic, Audrey Nepveu, Tarek Kotb, Abdelhaq Hanafi, Hani Elsadani and Mohamed Abdelgadir“Producing more food with less water and energy” was the topic covered by the well-attended...
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Rural youth: who are they and how can we create opportunities for them in...
These questions were at the center of discussions at the Regional Implementation Forum for IFAD-supported projects in West and Central Africa. The meeting took place from 14 to 18 March in Abuja,...
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Unpacking global land trends
By Marie-Lara Hubert Chartier and Elisabeth SteinmayrEthiopian farmers Mulgeta Amas (left) and his wife Tesfar Kasin (right) show their land certificate for their 0.75hector landholding. Listing his...
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IFAD Directors in Rwanda to visit IFAD achievements
By Viateur KarangwaKigali-Rwanda: From 20thto 23rd March 2016, the Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI), hosted IFAD’s Mr. Adolfo Brizzi, Director...
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Two IFAD-supported projects participate in spring AgFair; a bi-annual...
By: Hamid Safi, Knowledge Management & Policy Specialist, RMLSP & CLAPRepresentatives from the IFAD-supported Rural Microfinance and Livestock Support Program (RMLSP) and the Community...
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Perú: La rica cultura popular, base para el desarrollo rural
Por Annibale FerriniLima, 8 de abril de 2016 - “La Sierra Norte del Perú guardaba en silencio valiosos tesoros escondidos entre sus tierras, sus aguas y sus bosques. La gente conocía esos recursos por...
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Working together within IFAD to boost rural development
by David F. Paqui and Viateur KarangwaFrom righ to left: Adolfo Brizzi, Innocent Musabyimana, Sana Jatta,Francisco Pichon, Claver Gasirabo and Aimable NtukanyagweA joint mission to Rwanda by two IFAD...
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Six surprising benefits of trees
In honour of Earth Day, we compiled six surprising ways that trees are improving the lives of millions of small farmers around the world. Written by: Mathilde ZinsTrees protect the earth, feed...
View ArticleCollaboration in Kenya-Strengthening resilience to food and nutrition insecurity
The UN’s three Rome based agencies (RBA's) have joined together in the ''Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme- Climate Resilient Agricultural Livelihoods Window (KCEP-CRAL)''. Working together they want...
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Migrants’ remittances and the role of post offices in rural development
Written by Mauro MartiniPost offices can play a powerful role in rural development by performing key financial services such as extending access to remittances sent by migrants.4 May 2016 - For...
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At climate summit in Washington, IFAD calls for increased support for...
By Margarita AstralagaRuben Ussico, aged 69, cultivates maize and pumpkins in Gaza, Mozambique. Many farmers are being impacted by droughts that last longer than a single season, about rising sea...
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How to write a project completion report in one day – Learn from Sierra Leone...
The project completion review of IFAD-supported projects is a process undertaken by the Borrower at the end of the project implementation cycle in order to report on the results achieved through...
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Paving a way forward for Indigenous youth
By Rahul AntaoIndigenous youth discuss key issues at the 15th Session of the Permanent Forum onIndigenous Issues in New York. Photo Credit: GIYC As young guardians of biodiversity, Indigenous youth...
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Five 'super' crops that can change the world
Written by Mathilde ZinsOn International Day for Biological Diversity, IFAD calls attention to five super crops that have strong nutritional properties and the ability to withstand climate change.20...
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Putting the Paris Agreement into Practice: Reflections from Bonn
By Christopher Neglia The Rome-based food and agriculture agencies of the United Nations recently met in Bonn to discuss how climate finance can be used to do development better. Photo: IISDThe Paris...
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VISITE D’ECHANGES DU PROJET PAPAM/ASAP DU MALI AU RWANDA DU 08 AU 15 MAI 2016
By Souleymane DOUMBIASur financement du FIDA, j’ai participé, accompagné d’une forte délégation, à une visite d’échanges du 08 au 15 mai 2016 au RWANDA entre le projet Adaptation for Smallholder...
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Exclosure Zones, Biodiversity and Livelihoods
By John RossiterCommunal pastures in Ethiopia suffer from excessive land degradation. The sheer intensity of grazing can leave lands barren and devoid of vegetation, resulting in extensive soil erosion...
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One woman's story working for development in a fragile country
One-on-one with Rym Ben Zid, IFAD's Country Programme Manager in BurundiBy David F. PaquiRym Ben Zid, IFAD's Country Programme Manager for BurundiIn Burundi, the working day starts early. Every day at...
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Sending money home
On International Day of Family Remittances we celebrate the incredible potential that remittances – money migrant workers send home to their families – have in providing crucial financial support for...
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IFAD Director presenting the Integrated Approach Pilot (IAP)
By Eric PatrickOn 9 June, Ms Margarita Astralaga, Director of the Environment and Climate Division, delivered a presentation on the Integrated Approach Pilot (IAP) to the Council members of the Global...
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