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IFAD Asia

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IFAD Asia

@IFADAsia

International financial institution unlocking the economic potential of rural communities in Asia and the Pacific by #FinancingTheFirstMile. Follow to see how.

Asia

ifad.org

Born December 15, 1977

Joined September 2020

IFAD Asia
@IFADAsia
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This facility is a strong example of how partnerships between communities, government, and the private sector can unlock new opportunities for rural prosperity. @IFAD is proud to support this journey and remains committed to strengthening livelihoods in Meghalaya, and beyond!
Nirmala Sitharaman Office
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Eastern Ri-Bhoi Organic FPC comprises 500 organic farmers from 9 villages, organised through 26 Farmer Interest Groups. The FPC has received support under Govt of India schemes - MOVCD-NER, Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) and State Government
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IFAD Asia
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Ever wondered what @IFAD actually does? Start here 👇 The ginger in your kitchen might trace back to a smallholder farm in Nepal we helped grow global. With our #FinancingTheFirstMile approach, 1400+ farmers are now supplying ginger to international markets, including the EU!
International Fund for Agricultural Development
@IFAD
Jun 18
From the mountains of #Nepal to markets in #Europe, this is what #FinancingTheFirstMile can achieve. Twelve years ago, IFAD, the Government of Nepal and SNV partnered to help small-scale producers improve processing, strengthen market connections and expand exports. Today, the
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IFAD Asia
@IFADAsia
Jun 18
"This water canal was actually a dream of our ancestors" An irrigation canal in the Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan region has transformed barren lands to lush green pastures, leading to improved income, employment and food security for at least 100,000 rural households.
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IFAD Asia
@IFADAsia
Jun 18
Read more about the @IFAD-financed project here:
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Economic Transformation Initiative - Gilgit Baltistan
The objective of the initiative is to increase agricultural incomes and employment for at least 100,000 rural households in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, where over 90 per cent of the population is...
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International Fund for Agricultural Development
@IFAD
Jun 17
Sustainable finance creates measurable impact, as IFAD's sustainable bonds programme continues to demonstrate. Hear from IFAD Treasurer Gulnara Yunusova on how our bonds are driving impact on the ground, and discover the key findings of the newly released 2025 Impact Report.
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International Fund for Agricultural Development
@IFAD
Jun 17
2025 was a strong year for IFAD's sustainable bond programme. According to IFAD's 2025 Impact Report released today, the programme issued an additional US$340 million in bonds that are channeling private investments into long-term rural transformation around the world. Projects
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IFAD Asia
@IFADAsia
Jun 17
Alvaro Lario, @IFADPresident and Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Anh, Viet Nam’s new Permanent Representative to Rome-based UN agencies, meet to reaffirm our 30-year partnership. Since 1993, IFAD-financed projects in Viet Nam have directly benefitted over 1.4 million rural households.
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IFAD Asia
@IFADAsia
Jun 17
One example of the strong partnership is the recently completed Commercial Smallholder Support Project in Bac Kan and Cao Bang, which reduced multidimensional poverty by nearly 40%. Read more on IFAD’s work in Viet Nam
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Viet Nam
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United Nations
@UN
Jun 16
More than 1 billion people worldwide are involved with remittances, either as senders or receivers. Tuesday's #FamilyRemittances Day highlights the financial contribution of migrant workers to their families & communities back home. More from @IFAD: familyremittances.org/idfr-2026/
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IFAD Asia
@IFADAsia
Jun 16
On the International Day of #FamilyRemittances, @IFADPresident Alvaro Lario explains how IFAD is working to unlock the full potential of one of the world's most resilient financial flows, remittances, which directly supports 800 million people globally 👇
International Fund for Agricultural Development
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International Fund for Agricultural Development
@IFAD
Jun 15
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Remittances: an untapped investment in rural resilience
Every year, millions of migrant workers send money home to support their families. These transfers help pay for food, education, healthcare and housing, often providing a critical source of stability...
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Economic Times
@EconomicTimes
Jun 11
IFAD moves to unlock finance for Northeast India’s agroecology enterprises
IFAD moves to unlock finance for Northeast India’s agroecology enterprises
From economictimes.indiatimes.com
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IFAD Asia
@IFADAsia
Jun 15
Reimagining the future of farming in one of the world's harshest landscapes: the Gobi Desert. A recent @IFAD-backed project is supporting China's already successful Gobi Desert Agricultural Industrial Demonstration Park through the renovation of over 600 greenhouses, and more!
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IFAD Asia
@IFADAsia
Jun 15
Earlier this month, a group of delegates attending the 2026 Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation Dialogue visited our project to learn more about how we're integrating tech to strengthen climate resilience for vulnerable groups in rural Gansu. Read: p.china.org.cn/2026-06/12/con…
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International Fund for Agricultural Development
@IFAD
Jun 13
What makes farmers’ organizations such powerful drivers of rural transformation? Small-scale farmers, pastoralists and rural producers generate value at the first mile of our food systems. Yet their scale often limits their ability to access market opportunities, and this is
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IFAD Asia
@IFADAsia
Jun 12
Warm wishes to the people of the Philippines on their Independence Day! Since 1977, @IFAD has been committed to advancing sustainable agriculture and rural development in the Philippines. We thank all our partners in the Philippines for their continued partnership.
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