International Fund for Agricultural Development
TAP partner
Acronym:
IFAD
Type of Organization:
International Organizations
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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to eradicating rural poverty in developing countries. It was established as an international financial institution in 1977 as one of the major outcomes of the 1974 World Food Conference.
Areas of activity:
rural development
Focus of Capacity Development:
Individual
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Resources from this Organisation
Innovative practices in rural gender transformation: Lessons from Brazil and Uruguay
These initiatives generated transformative and lasting results and contributed to the strengthening of local public policies and economic growth. Using very few resources and focusing on agroecological and inclusive production methods, these women have become role models in their communities and...
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2021Author(s):
Weitzman R.- Upload file
Côte d’Ivoire: Renforcer la résilience des petits producteurs face aux changements climatiques
Le Programme d’appui au développement des filières agricoles (PADFA) a pour objectif d’améliorer les activités après-récolte (conditionnement, stockage, transformation et commercialisation) dans les filières du riz, des légumes et de la mangue en Côte d'Ivoire. Cette brochure réunit les...
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2022Author(s):
Paqui D.F.- Upload file
Using GIS as a potential methodology to assess the spillover (indirect) effects of IFAD’s interventions
Geographic information system (GIS) data is often used to map socio-economic data with a spatial component. This data, which is obtained from multiple open-source databases, complements official statistics and generates additional spatial inputs to statistical and econometric analyses. IFAD uses...
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2022Author(s):
Mabiso A.Patacchini E.Savastano S.Sciabolazza V.L.- Upload file
Investing in rural people in Kenya
Since 1979, IFAD has invested US$455.09 million in 20 programmes and projects in Kenya (at a total cost of US$980.31 million), in support of the Government’s efforts to reduce rural poverty. In Kenya, IFAD loans provide support to smallholders and value chain actors (such as agrodealers, private...
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International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)- Upload file
Investing in rural people in Rwanda
Since 1981, IFAD has financed 19 rural development programmes and projects in Rwanda, for a total amount of US$358.04 million, and directly benefiting about 1,540,157 rural households. The IFAD country programme has contributed significantly to improving incomes and food security in rural areas...
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2022Author(s):
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)- Upload file
Tunisia: Detecting change with remote sensing
This case study presents an analysis undertaken for the IFAD-funded Agropastoral Value Chains Project in the Governorate of Médenine, Tunisia. High-resolution imagery makes it possible to track the development of roads, buildings, irrigation schemes, and other types of investments. Over 140 km...
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International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)- Upload file
Assurer le suivi des investissements en Tunisie grâce à la télédétection
Dans le cadre du Projet de développement agropastoral et des filières associées dans le Gouvernorat de Médenine (PRODEFIL) en Tunisie, par exemple, plus de 140 kilomètres de route ont été construits. Il aurait fallu deux jours sur place pour passer en revue ces routes sur toute leur longueur....
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2021Author(s):
Mundy O.Mabiso A.Pini G.- Link to web resource
Climate adaptation and mitigation measures for nutrition co-benefits in IFAD investments in Zimbabwe
This report describes the findings of the country study carried out for the design of IFAD Smallholder Agriculture Cluster Project (SACP) in Zimbabwe. Following an IFAD designed project to develop an integrated approach for designing climate-smart and nutrition-sensitive investments, support was...
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2021Author(s):
Bakker S.Hennemann I.Nyamangara J.Macheka L.- Upload file
Climate adaptation and mitigation measures for nutrition co-benefits in IFAD investments in Lesotho
This report describes the findings of the country study carried out for the design of IFAD project on Restoration of Landscapes and Livelihoods (ROLL P) in Lesotho. Following an IFAD designed project to develop an integrated approach for designing climate-smart and nutrition-sensitive...
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2021Author(s):
Bosch D.Koopmanschap E.Matsoai M.Monyake V.- Upload file
Reinforcing Pacific Food Systems for COVID-19 recovery – key impacts, responses and opportunities to build back better
The COVID-19 pandemic has elevated the importance of agriculture in the Pacific Islands for food security and economic development. The crisis has underscored the crucial role of domestic food systems to provide resilience to shocks, livelihood options, self-sufficiency, and insurance against...
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International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ( FAO )UNICEFWorld Food Programme- Upload file
Making agricultural and climate risk insurance gender inclusive: How to improve access to insurance for rural women
IFAD’s technical assistance programme INSURED (Insurance for rural resilience and economic development) has been building knowledge about how to strengthen women producers’ access to climate risk insurance. Working with partners, INSURED supported research, and fieldwork in Ethiopia including...
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International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)- Upload file
Grant Results Sheet - APRACA: Enhancing access of poor rural people to sustainable financial services through policy dialogue, capacity-building and knowledge-sharing in rural finance
This bcrochure describes the programme ""APRACA: Enhancing access of poor rural people to sustainable financial services through policy dialogue, capacity-building and knowledge-sharing in rural finance" that aimed to: enhanced the capacity of regional financial institutions in valuechain and...
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International Fund for Agricultural Development - Link to web resource