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to overcome poverty

Stories from the field

Pioneering direct farmer support in Guinea

In Guinea, farmers' organizations have proved themselves so strong and well organized that IFAD has decided to pioneer a radically new approach in its delivery of assistance.

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In focus

Inside IFAD’s 2013 Governing Council: ‘The power of partnerships’

The 36th Session of the Governing Council focused on forging alliances for sustainable agriculture, poverty reduction and food security in rural communities.

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Stories from the field

Sulawesi: Promoting rural enterprise

The past decade has been challenging for the people who live on the Sulawesi island of Indonesia. Conflict and natural disaster have threatened their lives and livelihoods. But IFAD-supported projects are improving farming techniques, building new roads, increasing access to finance and reviving the flagging cocoa sector.

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IFAD e-learning course on smallholder agriculture, environment and climate change

Just released

IFAD e-learning course on smallholder agriculture, environment and climate change


Want to learn more about how you can design and implement  environment and climate activities within your projects?  Make sure you consult the e-learning modules on smallholder agriculture, environment and climate change.

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News

Another strong signal of support

The most recent replenishment of IFAD’s resources is now in effect, thanks to commitment and fast action on the part of member states.

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Speeches and statements

Statement by IFAD President at the seminar with Sir Gordon Conway and the Rome-based agencies

Press releases

Smallholder farming in small island states key to reducing vulnerability to external shocks IFAD partnership with Australian-financed Seeds of Life to help sustain rural communities during ‘hungry season’ in Timor-Leste Stronger coalitions to scale up for hunger and poverty eradication Kanayo F. Nwanze appointed for another four years as IFAD President

Job opportunity at IFAD

Country Programme Manager P-4 to P-5 - East and Southern Africa Division - deadline: 22 March 2013 Country Programme Manager P-4 to P-5 - Near East & North Africa Division - deadline: 13 March 2013
Events

21 February

75th session of the Evaluation Committee

8 March

International Women's Day International Women's Day View all events
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Quinoa is believed to be one of the world's healthiest foods. Yet in Bolivia, the world's largest grower and exporter, quinoa has been seen as "poor person's food" and most Bolivians have favoured less nutritious imported grains.