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Peace and stability are not possible without rural development, says IFAD President ahead of Paris Peace Forum

Rome, 9 November 2018 – At this week’s Paris Peace Forum, Gilbert F. Houngbo, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will ask global leaders to consider the crucial role that increased investment in rural areas of developing countries can play in addressing the root causes of conflicts . The Forum, 11-12 November, …

IFAD President travels to India to further partnership and shared commitment to reducing rural poverty

Rome, 5 December 2017 – Gilbert F. Houngbo, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), arrives in India today to meet with key government partners. The trip presents an opportunity to expand upon the focus and partnership between India and IFAD to boost smallholder farmer incomes and alleviate rural poverty in the country. In …