International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialised United Nations agency and international financial institution that invests in rural people to reduce poverty, improve food security and strengthen livelihoods. IFAD provides financing and technical support for programmes that help small-scale farmers, rural communities and agricultural producers improve productivity, access markets and build resilience to climate change and economic shocks.

IFAD works with governments, development organisations, farmer groups and private-sector partners to promote sustainable agriculture and inclusive rural development. Its initiatives focus on rural finance, agricultural value chains, climate-resilient farming, water management, nutrition, women’s economic empowerment and opportunities for young people in rural areas. The organisation also supports smallholder farmers in adapting to changing weather patterns and improving their access to technology, markets and essential services.

Explore the latest International Fund for Agricultural Development news, including project investments, country programmes, agricultural development financing, policy initiatives and research on rural livelihoods. Coverage examines IFAD’s efforts to strengthen smallholder farming, improve food systems, expand rural employment and advance sustainable agricultural development, particularly in developing countries.