Conservation Agriculture: the interface between thematic areas of work and...
byLarissa Setaro, PTAThe second season of the Gender Breakfasts was launched on 3rd February 2015, on the intriguing topic: "Conservation Agriculture with a gender perspective". Gender breakfasts...
View ArticleFrom new business opportunities to women’s empowerment and sustainable...
From new business opportunities to women’s empowerment and sustainable natural resource management: A journey across Nepali good practicesBy Tanya Lutvey, PROCASUR; tlutvey@procasur.orgIn December...
View ArticleBuilding Solidarity Through Women-Led Community-Based Organizations
By Tanya Lutvey, PROCASUR; tlutvey@procasur.orgThroughout the entire learning experience in Nepal in late 2014, the 20+ participants (or “routeros”) had the opportunity to engage with various host...
View ArticleIn Cambodia, IFAD, MEF and MAFF push farmers agenda forward
On the 12th and 13th February 2015, over 60 development practitioners from Cambodia including experts from Vietnam and Madagascar and high level stakeholders from the government joined to review the...
View ArticleReflecting on IFAD's Engagement with Indigenous Peoples - #IFADip
The second global Indigenous People's Forum convened at IFAD last week, gathering fifty representatives of indigenous peoples' organizations from all over the world for two full days of deliberations,...
View ArticleAt IFAD's Governing Council, signs that rural transformation is under way
Written by Adam VincentThis week, delegates from IFAD's Member States joined IFAD staff and distinguished keynote speakers from across the world for the 38th session of the Governing Council, IFAD's...
View ArticleStories from the field highlight innovations in financial inclusion
Written by Adam VincentAs part of the 38th session of IFAD's Governing Council earlier this week, John McIntire, IFAD Associate Vice-President, Programme Management Department, moderated a panel...
View ArticleStories from Swaziland: Bees Bring Hope – The Healthy Sweetener
Based on a reportby Sibonangabo Sikhondze, Livestock Coordinator (LUSLM), Aaron Dlamini, Ministry of Agriculture extension Officer, Sandile Mkhabela, bee keeper and Magman Mahlalela, Communications...
View ArticleStories from Swaziland: Gaping Gullies to Fertile Farmland
Based on a reportby Lynn Kota, LUSIP-GEF National Project Manager, Prince Mngoma, LUSIP-GEF Environment Coordinator, Clement Gamedze, LUSIP Community Development Officer, Debra Khumalo, reporter from...
View ArticleStories from Swaziland: New Gardens with Healthy Vegetables
Based on a reportby Priscilla P. Mkhatshwa, a farmer from Vikizijula, Siphumelele Ngqwane, an Extension Officer in Siphofaneni, Regional Development Area, Ministry of Agriculture, Tengetile Mpila...
View ArticleSenegal spearheading innovations in rural development
Since 1979, IFAD and the Government of Senegal have been working together to eradicate rural poverty in the country. As such numerous agricultural and pastoral innovations have been introduced. They...
View ArticleIndigenous food systems and nutrition in the spotlight
Written by Larissa SetaroThe second global meeting of the Indigenous People's forum convened on 12-13 February 2015 in IFAD's headquarters. Held every two years, the Forum is a dialogue between the...
View ArticleIFAD Lecture: Oxfam's Winnie Byanyima on the future of aid in a post-2015 world
Written by Adam VincentWinnie Byanyima, Executive Director Oxfam International, gave the inaugural IFAD Lecture at the recent 38th session of the Governing Council, IFAD's annual meeting of Member...
View ArticleNumbers from the IFAD roof!
By Clare Bishop-SambrookThis week many staff have taken advantage of the opportunity to visit the IFAD roof and learn more about IFAD’s greening efforts first hand. Twelve solar panels (hot water...
View ArticleClimate Cinema series kicks off at IFAD
IFAD hosts the first showing of the Climate Cinema series. ©IFADWritten by Adam VincentLast week, IFAD's Environment and Climate Division hosted the first screening of its monthly Climate Cinema...
View ArticleSimple yet comprehensive: A climate smart agriculture rapid appraisal...
This article first appeared on the CCAFS & CGIAR website on Feb 11, 2015.Written byKelvin Mashisia Shikuku, Caroline Mwongera, Wendy Okolo, Leigh Winowiecki, Jennifer Twyman and Peter Laderach...
View ArticleInnovation through Inspiration: Outcomes of the Learning Route in Nepal
Innovation through Inspiration: Outcomes of the Learning Route in NepalBy Tanya Lutvey, PROCASUR; tlutvey@procasur.orgOn the last day of December’s Learning Route (LR) adventure in Nepal, “Women’s...
View ArticleThe things we take for granted
Written by Clare Bishop-Sambrook, IFAD Gender team This year is the 20th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women.Last Friday, the Rome-based UN agencies celebrated International Women’s...
View ArticleAprendiendo juntos a ser protagonistas del desarrollo rural
Por Andrea Esquivel, Responsable del Programa Rutas de Aprendizaje en PROCASURConocimiento, innovación, aprendizaje, intercambio de experiencias, participación, afecto y alegría. Todo ello estuvo...
View ArticleInternational Women's Day 2015: Empowering rural women to achieve food and...
Written by Anja Lund Lesa and Larissa SetaroIn celebration of International Women’s Day IFAD, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) jointly...
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