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49th session of the Governing Council

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A better future starts in rural areas.

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Partnering with the private sector to unlock rural Africa's potential

At the  20th Africa Food Systems Forum, IFAD signed three agreements to unlock private investment at scale.

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Preparing for El Niño: Lessons from IFAD investments

El Niño can be forecast months ahead, leaving a real window to act. These farms offer lessons in resilience that farmers everywhere can learn from.

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Rural Voices

The women-led peanut enterprise driving resilience in Burkina Faso

The success of an IFAD-supported cooperative reflects the untapped potential of the broader Sahel region.

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Press release

16 September 2026

IFAD joins Government of Djibouti and World Bank to accelerate agri-food transformation and strengthen food security through AgriConnect

A landmark partnership to strengthen Djibouti’s agri-food systems, empower rural communities and build resilience against climate and economic shocks.

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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...

Press release

15 September 2026

Member States to nominate candidates for IFAD President

The election and appointment of the President will take place on 2 February 2027 during the 50th session of IFAD's Governing Council.

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Event

29 September 2026

RBA Joint Celebration of the 2026 UN Day for South-South Cooperation

NEW DATE – 29 SEPTEMBER. This high-level webinar will highlight how south-south cooperation can help advance gender equity and rural women’s empowerment in pursuit of agri-food systems transformation.

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Press release

14 September 2026

Remittances nearly doubled in a decade to reach US$729 billion in 2025, new IFAD report finds

Sending Money Home 2026 finds that remittances have remained one of the world's largest and most consistent sources of household finance over the past decade, helping families meet basic needs, build resilience and invest in their futures, even in times of crisis.

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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

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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