Tag «Rural Development.»

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, …

Web-based tool offers innovative solutions in support of rural development

Rome, 29 June 2018 – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today launched the world’s first web-based tool designed to collect and share agriculture and rural development solutions implemented in developing countries. The main objective of the Rural Solutions Portal is to promote the uptake of successful innovative agricultural and rural practices, technologies and …

IIM Lucknow confers Diploma to 581 students

The convocation of Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow saw 581 students being awarded their diplomas by Dr. Devi Singh, Director IIM Lucknow and Shri M.M. Pallam Raju, Hon’ble Minister of Human Resource Development, Government of India who was the Chief Guest on the occasion and delivered the Convocation Address. 381 students from the 27th batch of Post …