With nearly US$9 million pledged to IFAD14, African leadership has demonstrated its commitment to investing in rural economies at a pivotal moment for the continent.
Read more about #IFAD14 and highlights from #UNGA81 in our latest newsletter.
@IFAD Country Director & Rep to Kenya, Matteo Marchisio presented his credentials to Prime Cabinet Secretary and CS for Foreign & Diaspora Affairs, @MusaliaMudavadi, reaffirming IFAD’s commitment to rural transformation, food security and climate resilience
#FinancingTheFirstMile
@IFAD joined 🇿🇲 Min of Agri and 🇪🇺EU to launch #ATHAZ in Zambia, supporting smallholder farmers improve water efficiency, adopt climate-resilient horticulture, and access better markets. The programme will strengthen livelihoods and create more sustainable food systems.
At Eastern and Southern Africa Irrigation Private Sector Forum, @IFAD ESA RD @SaraMbago highlighted the importance of stronger partnerships, innovative financing, and greater private-sector investment to support irrigation ecosystems for smallholder farmers
#FinancingTheFirstMile
At the Agriculture & Food Systems Transformation Summit 2026, IFAD Country Director Matteo Marchisio reaffirmed @IFAD's commitment to work with the Government of Kenya through #FinancingTheFirstMile to create opportunities for rural communities, jobs, and transform food systems.
