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49th session of the Governing Council

A better future starts in rural areas.

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Rural Voices

Egypt's rural businesses show how one investment can transform a whole community

Participants in the SAIL project are demonstrating that when rural entrepreneurs succeed, they create opportunities that spread through their communities.

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Press release

25 September 2026

Ten African countries announce increased pledges to IFAD, calling for greater global ambition for rural transformation

As compounding energy, climate and conflict shocks put renewed pressure on small-scale farmers and food systems, ten African countries announced they are increasing their contributions to IFAD and calling on international partners to match their ambition to accelerate rural transformation.

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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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Press release

28 September 2026

IFAD joins Government of Nigeria and World Bank to accelerate agricultural transformation through AgriConnect

The new partnership will accelerate investment, innovation and market integration across Nigeria's agriculture sector, driving jobs, productivity and food security.

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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...

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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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How to create jobs for young rural people that last

IFAD’s investments prove rural youth can move from learning to producing, producing to selling – and selling to earning.

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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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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.

Highlights

In focus: IFAD's Governing Council

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IFAD’s investments make a tangible difference in rural people’s lives

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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