IFAD News

IFAD Seeks Implementing Partner for AgTech FinTech Grant

IFAD is seeking proposals from eligible organizations to serve as implementing partner for a grant titled "Evidence for Scale-Up of AgTech and FinTech Solutions through IFAD's PoLG." The initiative aims to generate evidence and lessons learned to support expansion of financial and non-financial services for rural smallholders delivered by AgTech and FinTech companies, and will develop a tailored impact reporting methodology to inform potential private and public investors. Non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, and commercial entities are welcome to apply. Proposals must be submitted by 13 May 2026.

India and IFAD Sign US$45.78M Agreement for Mizoram Farming

The Government of India and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) signed a US$45.78 million financing agreement on 9 April 2026 for FOCUS 2.0 (Fostering Climate Resilient Upland Farming Systems in the Northeast), expanding coverage from six to all 11 districts in Mizoram to reach 150,000 people over six years (2026–2032). The programme builds on Phase 1 (2018–2024), where participant incomes increased by 43 per cent through integrated farming systems, climate-smart practices, livestock support, and improved market access.

IFAD $344.5M Agro-Industrial Project Launched in Côte d'Ivoire

IFAD and the Government of Côte d'Ivoire officially launched the Agro-Industrial Pole Project in the North-East on April 21, 2026, committing US$344.5 million to modernize agricultural systems, increase market access, and build climate resilience in the Zanzan region. The project will establish an Aggregation and Services Centre on 25 hectares in Bouna, featuring processing units, storage, cold chain infrastructure, and financial service outlets targeting over 222,000 rural inhabitants with priority for youth and women. Cofinancing comes from IFAD, Italy's CDP, and the African Development Bank, continuing IFAD's four-decade investment partnership that has already supported 585,000 rural households across 14 projects worth US$827.97 million.