International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

What's needed to build peaceful & stable rural communities? ✅resilient rural producers ✅strong rural economies ✅income opportunities ✅food security ✅access to tools, resources and finance 🌾 Investing in rural people means investing in a more peaceful world.

🌍👩🌾 With IFAD's support, rural people are improving lives in their communities and building a sustainable future. Our annual report showcases the transformative results we've achieved together.💫 ➡ https://lnkd.in/de3UaT6Q

The harsh climate of the Himalayas made farming difficult, but Bhuvan from Uttarakhand, #India, decided to stay & farm his ancestral land. 🌾 Through an #IFAD supported program, he accessed new techniques and infrastructure, transforming his land into a thriving farm.

📣IFAD just inaugurated its regional office for West and Central Africa in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.   This crucial step underscores our commitment to being closer to rural communities while facilitating impactful investments in the region. 📲 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3VL1D6u

✨ Exciting career opportunity at IFAD! We're looking for a Country Director (P5) to join our team at IFAD in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. If you're ready to tackle global challenges and drive positive change, don't miss out on this opportunity. ➡ Apply today and be part of our mission to support rural communities worldwide: https://bit.ly/4bniQZx #JoinIFAD

Despite the severe impact that climate change has on Brazil’s semi-arid north-east, micro-small and medium-sized enterprises in the state of Rio Grande do Norte are producing food and protecting nature at the same time. 🌱💚 This #MSMESDAY we celebrate these small businesses and their work for a sustainable future in #Brazil.    📲 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4cjSUzt

🌾 📈 This #WorldMSMEsDay, we celebrate the backbone of rural economies: micro, small and medium enterprises. These small agribusinesses play a crucial role in transforming rural communities by creating jobs, fostering innovation, and building resilience.   Through our initiatives, we support #MSMEs by providing the resources and training they need to overcome challenges and thrive, contributing to sustainable rural development.   ➡ Discover their crucial impact on global agriculture: https://lnkd.in/eyEKyfQs

The OPEC Fund for International Development and IFAD have been working together since 1978, driving development and strengthening communities. Our renewed cooperation agreement aims to continue this legacy, ensuring sustainable progress in rural areas worldwide. ➡ Read more about it https://bit.ly/3VIgEWU

🌱 Our Annual Report 2023 is out! IFAD’s ambition is to mobilize US$2 billion in new funding to support a US$10 billion programme of work, and reach over 100 million rural people between 2025 and 2027. Read the full report to learn more. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3XIOjm1

What are early warning systems and why are they so important for small-scale farmers? Learn the facts ➡ https://bit.ly/3KZkZQk