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Agriculture plays an important role in African economies, despite low productivity compared to other continents and lagging participation in global value chains. There is also an unmet...

Following the establishment of the Rural Solutions Portal, IFAD and AGRA have partnered to document and promote 40 rural innovations across Africa and Asia that address challenges such...

This study was conducted to develop a better understanding of the scope, challenges, and opportunities for integrating smallholder farmers’ organizations (SFOs) in IFAD-financed projects in the East and Southern Africa (ESA)...

Fermentation is an ancient processing technique that relies on microbes to transform raw materials into products with increased food safety, commercial value, nutritional value, health features, and sensory...

This background paper examines the linkages and interactions between women’s empowerment, food systems, and nutrition. It examines: How women’s empowerment and gender equality relate to...

Key Findings Global remittance trends Total remittances transferred in 2021 to LMICs are estimated at US$605 billion. By 2030, an estimated US$5.4 trillion...

Resilient Food Systems (RFS) promotes a holistic approach to enhancing agricultural productivity and restoring degraded landscapes in smallholder farming systems. This report showcases the achievements and...

La plateforme « We Connect Farmers » est construite sur une architecture open source et librement disponible afin de devenir...

For years, IFAD has been promoting access to inclusive rural financial services for some of the almost 3 billion people in rural areas who still live...

Farmers’ and rural producers' organizations (FOs) in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries (ACP) have a dual role of promoting the recognition of family farming and smallholder’ interests and rights...