Ambassador Blanchard presented her credentials today at @IFAD and held her first meeting with @IFADPresident Lario. She underscored President Trump’s #AmericaFirst assistance priorities and the U.S. commitment to helping rural communities and family farmers achieve greater

IFAD featured on the Alliance to end Hunger podcast to help explain how investments in rural people make all our Member States safer, stronger and more prosperous. Check it out here: Spotify: https://t.co/R2ZEPGnwBg Apple: https://t.co/PoKDbWvBue YouTube:

Great to meet Whitney Baird, President & CEO of @USCIB. We discussed deeper collaboration between @IFAD & U.S. businesses. We welcome stronger ties with the private sector to boost rural development, while reducing poverty, enhancing food security & improving climate resilience.

Join IFAD and the IFAD Student Group at McGill University for a virtual event on Tuesday, May 27, at 4:00 to 6:00pm (EST). Hear from IFAD’s Brooke Jamison and McGill’s Dr.Ngadi & Dr.Djekic-Ivankovic as they discuss global nutrition. Register here: https://t.co/2sVnTqHeW9

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman met Mr. Alvaro Lario @IFADPresident, and discussed mutual cooperation for empowering rural communities, enhancing food security, and advancing sustainable agriculture globally. India and @IFAD discussed scaling

Geoanalysis can solve environmental problems and catalyze sustainable development, but only if it's available to those furthest behind. At today's @Leonardo_live @pontecorvoste event, I discussed how @IFAD puts geospatial tech to the service of rural people. #ADBAnnualMeeting

Last week, I spoke to @CSIS about how we are building a future-ready @IFAD. Public finance alone cannot tackle global challenges. That's why we use blended finance to make small-scale agriculture viable for private investors, even in fragile contexts.

At #WBGSpringMeetings, I discussed how achieving sustainable development means addressing fragility. The returns are real: every $1 invested now can prevent up to $10 in humanitarian response later. That's why ⅓ of @IFAD investments are in fragile & conflict-affected countries.

Digital connectivity is a lifeline for people in remote areas. @IFAD is proud to join the Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy Alliance: Africa, a public-private partnership led by @AfDB_Group & @WorldBank. Together, we will unlock opportunities for rural people in Africa.

How can we mobilize the public and private finance needed to end hunger and malnutrition? At the #WBGSpringMeetings, I reflected on this urgent question with partners at @IFPRI. Our shared priorities are a foundation for coordinated and urgent action. @WorldBank @IMFNews

#DYK that up to 72% of rice, 68% of beans, and 37% of maize yields may be lost as a result of salinity in the soils? We are working with @ICBAAgriculture and @badeabank to help farmers in affected areas address this. Find out how👉🏿 https://t.co/EIZjPpCapA #Bostwana

🌾💧 Women in Nepal are leading climate-resilient farming! With disaster risks rising, they’re adopting solar irrigation and other solutions—but landslides remain a challenge. Investment in training and infrastructure is key. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/TAJ8y65luU #WaterAction

🤝 IFAD & the Republic of Haiti signed a US$23,6M grant for ~100,000 rural people! 🌿 Farmers get capital, training & support 🌦️ Investments in climate-resilient infrastructure 🔧 Repairs for irrigation systems & roads Read more ⤵️ https://t.co/kO3ud1BvGh

3.5 billion without safe sanitation. 2 billion without safe drinking water. These numbers are stark – and they show how water connects all global challenges. That's why this week at @IFAD HQ, @UN_Water is stepping up collective efforts with an ambitious new 4-year workplan.

Côte d'Ivoire's commitment to agricultural industrialization shows how innovation & ambition can drive meaningful progress. Great to meet Vice-President @Meyliet_KONE at #N4GParis & discuss how @IFAD-supported government projects are helping to fill remaining development gaps.

🤝 IFAD bridges the gap between private partners, research institutions, and farmers. Together, we empower rural communities with innovation, resources, and resilience to fight poverty and hunger. 🌍 #RuralDevelopment #PartnershipsForChange Thank you @WorldFoodPrize for having us

IFAD has been working with Indigenous Peoples for almost 50 years - and we continue to learn from them. Indigenous Peoples are the best stewards of nature, on the frontlines defending mother earth. Their mission is @IFAD’s mission. #WeAreIndigenous

We are excited to welcome Dr. Filiberto Penados IFAD Consultant and Maya scholar from Galen University to our Friday webinar for #IDW2025 Opening remarks will be given by Global Affairs Canada! Register below https://t.co/7IGOCaP1Vb

Join us this Friday 9:00-10:00amEST for “Gathering at the Table- Indigenous Knowledge in International Development” as we celebrate Canada’s 35th International Development Week! #IDW2025 Register below: https://t.co/7IGOCaP1Vb

#InternationalDevelopmentWeek begins today and this year, we’re marking its 35th anniversary under the theme Building a Better World Together! Read Minister Hussen’s statement. 👉 https://t.co/faF0ikcf9J #IDW2025