The world is stuck in a series of crises - from conflict to #climatechange, #inflation to #inequality - and rural communities are often on the frontlines. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is working with international partners, seeking new ways to support #smallholderfarmers worldwide. To find out more we spoke with Dr. Alvaro Lario, President of IFAD, on the sidelines of the #OPECFundDevForum. Read the whole interview: bit.ly/3LUiG1n #DrivingResilienceAndEquity
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Support small-scale farmers: why and how
“Don't be afraid to use your voice,” say UN IFAD Goodwill Ambassadors Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre Elba Watch the full speech from #wef23 here: https://ow.ly/kX6K50QjYjc United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
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Our 2023 #AnnualReport highlights key advancements in agricultural risk management despite global challenges. Partnerships are crucial to driving lasting impact. Contact our Secretariat (parm@ifad.org) to explore collaborations that support governments, build local capacities, and share best practices to better manage #agrisk. 🔗bit.ly/4byMtXR International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) European Commission AFD - Agence Française de Développement KfW AUDA NEPAD
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Partnering with #PARM means turning agricultural risks into opportunities by supporting targeted countries to: - Assess and prioritize #Agrisks in a systematic and holistic way; - Identify the most appropriate risk mitigation tools; - Strengthen key actors’ capacities; - Advance agricultural risks at global and local levels; - And much more! Interested in empowering change with PARM? Contact our Secretariat to explore partnerships for impact: parm@ifad.org International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) European Commission KfW AFD - Agence Française de Développement AUDA NEPAD United Nations
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In the heart of every thriving agricultural community lies the strength and resilience of farmer's organizations. These organizations are pivotal in empowering small-scale farmers, providing them with the tools and resources to succeed. From enhancing production capabilities to streamlining market access, the key to unlocking this potential is clear: financial access. But why is finance so critical for these groups? It's the backbone supporting infrastructure development, equipment acquisition, and delivering essential services. This benefits the farmers and strengthens the agricultural sector as a whole.
👩🌾 220 farmer organizations told SAFIN, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Farmers' Organizations for Africa, Caribbean and Pacific how they access finance, and what they need to access more of it. 📖 Here's what we learnt. Read more in our multi-country survey: https://lnkd.in/dy537_Zt
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#NowAvailable Read the country final report dedicated to the milestones reached in #Ethiopia, thanks to the collaboration of #PARM with the Ministry of Agriculture during PARM Horizon 2 which led to the design of the #capacitydevelopment program “Facility on Capacity Development for Agricultural Risk Management – #CD4ARM” with a high-level political ownership: https://lnkd.in/eXyDP5kr KfW AFD - Agence Française de Développement International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) European Commission AUDA NEPAD United Nations
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There is plenty of attention on the supply of #ruralfinance. Innovative financial instruments and new channels enabled by technology. But where should all that go? Let’s talk about demand. Join us for this much needed conversation.
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💡 Assessing real demand for #financing in informal rural economies is an important step towards #ruraltransformation. Join next week's International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) #Food4Thought event with Jo Puri, Ph.D, @Ravi Kanbur (Cornell University), Steve Wiggins (ODI), and sara mbago-bhunu (IFAD) who will speak about understanding the needs of small-scale producers for more effective solutions to financing rural transformation. Get a gist of the latest findings and be inspired by our distinguished guests. Nadia Martinez, MBA (IFAD) will moderate the insightful discussion. Join the conversation: 🗓️ Thursday, 25 April 15.00-16.00 CET Reserve your virtual seat: 💻 Livestream on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/duGFx8zX Lenyara Fundukova #IFADKnowledge #rurallives #ruraleconomies #ruraltransformation #BiggerBetterImpact #knowledge4impact #IFADevents
Food 4 Thought Series: Assessing Real Demand for Financing in Informal Rural Economies
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All around the world, rural farmers face different risks, from production and yield risks, price and market risks, financial risks, political risks, and human or personal risks all of which expose them to inequalities and insecurities. PARM's efforts in supporting small-scale farmers against #Agrisk contribute to building their resilience and improve their livelihoods to reach a fair and equal society. On #SocialJusticeDay, empower change with us! Contact the PARM Secretariat to explore partnerships for impact: https://lnkd.in/e4aTcvPa European Commission AFD - Agence Française de Développement International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) KfW AUDA NEPAD United Nations
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📌 Demystifying South-South and Triangular Cooperation The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) unpacks what #SouthSouth and #TriangularCooperation means and why it matters for rural people. Read it: 🔗https://lnkd.in/eNiRpynS
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A second paper on Mali in the JAE, this time focusing on the potential for digital savings to improve farm level resilience. Good analysis by Annkathrin Wahbi and Oliver Mußhoff -- I just hope that the security, political & humanitarian crisis eases so that some of these ideas can be implemented.
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💵 As aid flows towards agriculture remain low, the financial needs of #SMEsinagriculture continue to rise. Major donors must make tough choices about how to spend their funds in the #agriculturalfinance market. Should they focus on investment funds, financial incentives or technical assistance? 📅 Join a discussion moderated by Songbae Lee from USAID featuring Iris Krebber of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Bernard Zaugg of Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation to hear their perspectives on this subject and share your views. This discussion is jointly hosted with Global Donor Platform for Rural Development and Marketlinks. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dWfA4WuS
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2moThis is incredibly awesome. I would like to partner with you as well.