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49th session of the Governing Council

A better future starts in rural areas.

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Rural futures in focus: Mexico

We sat down with Daniel Anavitarte, IFAD's Country Director for Mexico, to learn how IFAD’s investments support national goals.

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Rural Voices

School feeding creates reliable new markets in rural Kenya

A school feeding program has brought stable, predictable demand – and with it, greater resilience and economic growth.

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12 May 2026

Kenyan President calls for ambitious investment in IFAD14 at Africa Forward Summit

In an op-ed for CNBC Africa, Kenyan President William Ruto explains why investing in Africa’s young farmers is the answer to the next food shock.

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How public-private-producer partnerships catalyse rural prosperity

In partnership with the Government of Japan, IFAD is putting the 4Ps model into practice through the ELPS initiative.

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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...

Rural Voices

Partnering for resilient economic growth in Africa

In partnership with African governments, IFAD ensures rural economies have the resilience they need to keep growing in the face of ongoing global crises.

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Rural Voices

School feeding creates reliable new markets in rural Kenya

A school feeding program has brought stable, predictable demand – and with it, greater resilience and economic growth.

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Press release

19 May 2026

IFAD and India deepen collaboration to scale investment in sustainable rural development

High-level IFAD delegation advances new eight‑year roadmap with India across finance, value chains and rural enterprise.

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Our Impact in Numbers

Countries in which IFAD operates

Loans and grants provided to date

US$ 24 B

People reached by ongoing IFAD-supported projects

78.6 M

IFAD in the World

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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

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

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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