The website is about the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), an international financial institution and specialized agency of the United Nations. It focuses on addressing poverty and hunger in rural areas by investing in agricultural research, development projects, and programs.
The site provides information on IFAD's approach to agricultural development, emphasizing a focus on rural people and their specific needs. It offers resources related to agricultural research, project design, management grants, country strategies, and opportunities for collaboration.
Important topics covered include sustainable food systems, social and environmental impact assessment procedures, climate change adaptation and mitigation measures in agriculture (SECAP), inclusion of persons with disabilities in agricultural development initiatives, gender equality in agriculture as well as issues concerning indigenous peoples' rights.
Additionally, the site covers various aspects related to crops production systems like climate-smart practices that enhance resilience while ensuring productivity; access to nutritious food; promotion of gender equity; livestock management techniques including rangeland practices; market access value chains for farmers produce; enhancing rural finance institutions organizations; water resource management; engagement with youth inclusion into farming activities & fisheries aquaculture sustainability support within countries regions across Asia Pacific East Southern Africa Latin America Caribbean Near East North Africa Europe Central Asia West Central Africa. There are also sections focusing on IFAD's impact projects and programmes effectiveness through an assessment framework
Overall, the website serves as a comprehensive resource hub for individuals interested in learning about or engaging with IFAD's efforts towards eradicating poverty and achieving sustainable agricultural development worldwide.
