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The conversation also touches on how #globaldisruptions — including concerns around the Strait of Hormuz — can impact #foodsecurity, supply chains and rural livelihoods, underlining the need for greater resilience and regional cooperation. @IFAD @UNinIndia

In an intv with @UNinIndia,@IFAD Asia-Pacific Regional Director Reehana Rifat Raza talks about #scalable agricultural models from India, and stronger #fertiliser markets in supporting smallholder farmers across the region.👉 shorturl.at/Mxslv

More than trees🌿forests are sources of food, culture, income & resilience. To mark #BiodiversityDay, we joined #IFAD, Govt of Lao PDR & partners to launch the Herbarium of Non-Timber Forest Products in 🇱🇦—highlighting biodiversity’s link to rural dev.🔗tinyurl.com/mvm5sj8e

(2/2) A simple example: Asiatic pennwort can increase in value from US$ 0.25/kg fresh to nearly US$5/kg when processed locally. That's the impact of investing in rural enterprises and local value chains. More here 🪴🍃➡️shorturl.at/9w1Lk @IFAD @UNinLaoPDR

🌿Biodiversity can power #rural economies. In #LaoPDR, non-timber forest products are helping communities earn more, build resilience and keep traditional knowledge alive. A new Herbarium supported by @IFAD explores these connections. #InternationalDayofBiologicalDiversity (1/2)

#IFAD delegation visited #MeghaLAMP project sites in Ri Bhoi District, interacting with farmer collectives, #IVCS members, and reviewing PRIME Hub & value-addition initiatives supported by #MBMA. Discussions were also held on the proposed second phase of the project.#IFADAsia

The visit entailed meetings with senior government officials from @FinMinIndia, @MAAWmv, @MoRD_GoI as well as @CMOfficeAssam & @SangmaConrad. The delegation also made a visit to @IFAD-financed project in #Meghalaya. @mbda_meghalaya 🌿👉shorturl.at/tgiqW

The @IFAD and the Govt of #India marked a new phase of cooperation to scale up investment in rural economies, as a senior IFAD delegation incl AVP @DonalFBrown & Reehana Raza, Regional Director, Asia Pacific, concluded a 5‑day visit focused on strengthening rural livelihoods.

How can producer organizations be effectively linked to private companies to deliver measurable returns at scale? IFAD impact assessments indicate that projects with strong private sector engagement in value chains raised producer incomes by 64% – four times higher than projects without such engagement. Unlike traditional public-private partnerships, IFAD’s Public-Private-Producer Partnerships (4Ps) model positions small-scale producers as active commercial partners. It aligns public, private and producer incentives within a single investment structure designed to crowd in private capital, reduce risk and convert higher production into higher margins. Since 2023, IFAD and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan are financing the Enhanced Linkages between the Private sector and Small-scale producers (ELPS) initiative, which connects corporations and small-scale farmers through joint public-private investments. Working with coffee manufacturer @UCC_COFFEE and trading giant @Marubeni_Corp, ELPS is strengthening producer organizations in #Tanzania and scaling sustainable coffee practices. The goal is to drive doubled productivity by the end of 2027 while strengthening overall supply consistency. For public and private partners alike, the 4P model offers a structured, evidence-based pathway to connect rural producers to markets, mobilize private capital and deliver growth at scale. Read more at bit.ly/4azClBc #FinancingTheFirstMile #IFADImpact #IFAD14

भारत और IFAD ने ग्रामीण विकास और जलवायु अनुकूल कृषि के लिए साझेदारी मजबूत की है। IFAD ने भारत के लिए आठ वर्षीय रोडमैप तैयार किया है। इसका उद्देश्य ग्रामीण निवेश बढ़ाना, छोटे किसानों को सशक्त करना और नवाचार को बढ़ावा देना है। #villages #farmers #government #gaonconnection @IFAD @IFADAsia @AgriGoI @mygovindia gaonconnection.com/kisan-connecti…

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Government of India marked a new phase of cooperation to scale up investment and innovation in rural economies, as a senior IFAD delegation concluded a five‑day visit focused on strengthening rural livelihoods, climate resilience and inclusive agricultural transformation. #IFAD #RuralDevelopment

International Fund for Agricultural Development and India are strengthening their partnership to scale up investment in sustainable rural development. A high-level IFAD delegation is working with Indian counterparts on a new eight-year roadmap focused on finance, value chains and rural enterprise. #IFAD #RuralDevelopment

📢 #JustReleased! Our new #evaluation of @IFAD’s engagement in small island developing states #SIDS is out! 📑 Read more 👉 rebrand.ly/fdf84d

In an interview with @UN_News_Centre in Delhi, Reehana Raza, @IFAD Regional Director for Asia-Pacific discussed #foodsecurity & fertilizer market disruptions, and the growing relevance of India’s rural development models across the Global South. p.linkbreak.ing/HUn7RP

Watch the full interview here 👉 l1nq.com/lx8jq42 @FinMinIndia @MAAWmv @MoRD_GoI @AgriGoI @UNinIndia @DonalFBrown

In this interview with @DDIndialive, @DonalFBrown, Associate Vice-President, @IFAD, highlights how India’s scalable, IFAD-financed development models are shaping the next frontier of the IFAD-India #partnership offering lessons that countries across the #GlobalSouth can adapt.👇

This week, IFAD and the Government of #India launched a new eight-year Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) for 2026–2033 – a strategy designed to expand incomes, resilience and opportunity for India's rural economies. Aligned with India’s Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, the new strategy focuses on two priorities: 🔹strengthening the social, economic and climate resilience of rural people 🔹scaling proven rural development models in India and sharing them across the Global South The India-IFAD partnership is built on results: In #Maharashtra, nearly 1 million women have built financial track records through self-help group federations, unlocking essential bank lending and achieving repayment rates close to 99%. In #Meghalaya, investments in cold storage, farm equipment and logistics are helping producers reach markets as far as Dubai. In #Uttarakhand, women-led producer enterprises are turning locally sourced natural products into nationally branded goods sold on e-commerce platforms. “India-IFAD partnership is distinguished by not only its longevity, but its strategic alignment. IFAD’s programmes in India have remained closely integrated with national priorities – supporting agricultural transformation, livelihood diversification, women’s empowerment, and institutional strengthening,” said Anuradha Thakur, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs (@FinMinIndia), Ministry of Finance (@DFS_India), Government of India (@Indiagovin). “Over time, the focus has evolved from basic poverty alleviation to building sustainable, market-oriented rural livelihoods that are resilient to climate and economic shocks.” Continue reading at bit.ly/4uOCibN

Advancing our commitment to empower #rural communities in #India, @DonalFBrown,Associate Vice-President of @IFAD, met with @himantabiswa, Chief Minister of #Assam, to discuss collaboration opportunities for rural prosperity and #sustainable livelihoods. @CMOfficeAssam

Climate change, food security, rural resilience and the future of small farmers are now central to the global economic conversation. In this interview, Dr. Donal Brown, Associate Vice President of Country Operations at IFAD, discusses IFAD’s nearly 50-year partnership with India, the transformation of rural development from poverty alleviation to prosperity creation, and why digital infrastructure, climate-resilient agriculture and strong grassroots institutions will shape the future of rural economies. He also explains why India’s rural development experience offers important lessons for the Global South. …vernment.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/i…

In conversation with Donal Brown, Associate Vice-President, Department for Country Operations, International Fund for Agricultural Development youtu.be/TB3GsAbs8t4?si…