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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated exclusively to transforming agriculture, rural economies, and food systems. Our mission is to invest in rural communities that are often among the poorest and most vulnerable in the world[3].
IFAD is committed to combating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developed and developing countries. We believe that empowering rural people is key to sustainable development. Our work focuses on providing rural people with the resources and opportunities they need to improve their living conditions and promote their economic independence[3].
IFAD is strongly committed to implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger). Here are some of our key initiatives:
IFAD is implementing a variety of projects aimed at improving the lives of rural people. One example is the project in Morocco, where a women's cooperative supports apple farmers in reducing harvest losses by producing vinegar. Such initiatives demonstrate how IFAD promotes innovative solutions to empower rural communities and improve their economic situation[3].
