New IFAD report: Global remittances nearly double over past decade, now connect 1 in 6 people worldwide

IFAD invites journalists to join a global virtual press conference to launch its flagship report, Sending Money Home 2026.

IFAD and Equity Group kick off US$200 million mechanism to make climate adaptation finance reach East Africa's farmers

The twelve-year blended finance mechanism will reach 260,000 smallholder producers and 500 rural enterprises across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, with Equity Group matching concessional capital from its own balance sheet.

IFAD and Bank of Kigali sign US$12 million financing agreement to expand access to finance for Rwanda's farmers' organizations

IFAD, Bank of Kigali and Aceli Africa announced today that they are partnering to strengthen agricultural financing in Rwanda.

IFAD and AgDevCo sign $10 million loan agreement to mobilize blended financing for Africa's next generation of agribusinesses

An investment aiming to build more resilient and inclusive food systems while creating pathways for greater private investment in agribusinesses that are often overlooked by conventional lenders.

Indigenous Peoples highlight their role in driving rural economies and protecting nature

At a regional gathering in Mexico, Indigenous leaders call for greater investment, market access and recognition of their role in sustainable rural development.

Strengthening fertilizer supply chains

Joint Statement by the Multilateral Development Banks and International Financial Institutions.

Somalia and IFAD award innovative businesses for expanding women’s access to agricultural markets

The Government of Somalia and IFAD today named Baadi Goob AgroLink and RAAS Agribusiness Solution as the two winners of the first edition of the Somalia Women’s Market Access Innovation Challenge, which supports local solutions to improve women’s access to agricultural markets, finance and business opportunities.

IFAD reaffirms commitment to rural development in Argentina and deepens engagement with provincial governments

IFAD concluded a five-day high-level mission to Argentina, reaffirming a strategic partnership with the country after nearly four decades of joint efforts in support of family farming.

Korean and Japanese university students present digital farming solutions to Lao policymakers in Vientiane

Students from Seoul National University and the IFAD Youth Club Japan join Lao counterparts at a high-level policy dialogue, following field visits to farming villages in Luang Prabang.

Call for Proposals - Regional Grant: "Safeguarding Rural Livelihoods in Latin America and the Caribbean. Roadblocks, Opportunities, and Actionable Measures for a Potential Remittances Crisis

IFAD invites eligible institutions to submit proposals for a regional grant aimed at strengthening the resilience of rural households and local economies in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in the face of potential disruptions to remittance flows.

IFAD appoints new country director to lead US$200 million drive for rural transformation in Viet Nam

IFAD's newly appointed Country Director for Viet Nam and Head of Multi-Country Office in Hanoi, Enika Basu, formally presented her credentials today.

Tonga and IFAD reaffirm four decades of partnership as new US$19.4 million rural innovation project gets under way

Tonga and IFAD renew a four-decade partnership, launching a new project for 128 rural communities and 35,100 people.