MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Presents Decision Tools for Rural Microfinance

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), an agency of the United Nations (UN), has released the “IFAD Decision Tools for Rural Finance,” a knowledge management tool designed to help identify and answer questions that arise in rural finance projects.Built on the IFAD Rural Finance Policy, a document that provides guidance to IFAD-supported rural finance services, Decision Tools for Rural Finance is intended to be a ‘living document’ that will be continuously updated and improved. IFAD states that the document will provide background on key issues, define common terms, provide reference for further investigation, and highlight risks and opportunities.

About the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD):

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), an agency of the United Nations, was established in 1977 as an outcome of the 1974 World Food Conference. IFAD is dedicated to eradicating rural poverty in developing countries by focusing on country-specific solutions.

Since 1978, IFAD has invested USD 11.3 billion in 829 projects and programs. Another USD 18 billion has been contributed in co-financing from governments; project participants; and multilateral, bilateral and other donors.

By Matthew Fox, Research Assistant

Additional Resources:

[1] IFAD: Decision Tools for Rural Finance:http://www.ifad.org/ruralfinance/dt/index.htm

[2] IFAD: Rural Finance Policy:http://www.ifad.org/ruralfinance/policy/index.htm

[3] MicroCapital Universe Profile: International Fun for Agricultural Development (IFAD):https://www.microcapital.org/microfinanceuniverse/tiki-index.php?page=International+Fund+for+Agricultural+Development+(IFAD)

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