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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 International Fund for Agricultural Development investments are in fragile & conflict-affected countries.

This weekend, we came together in Rome to pay tribute to a man who led with kindness and compassion. In this increasingly unequal world, we will remember His Holiness Pope Francis’s support for the voiceless, the forgotten and those being left behind.

Last week, I spoke to CSIS about how we are building a future-ready International Fund for Agricultural Development. 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. csis.org/events/bolster…

The Financing for Development Conference is an opportunity to reshape the international financial architecture for the better. In ODI Global | odi-global.bsky.social's podcast, we look ahead to #FfD4 and I explain how International Fund for Agricultural Development is evolving to meet increasing needs. Listen here: odi.org/en/insights/th…

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman met Mr. Alvaro Lario Alvaro Lario, and discussed mutual cooperation for empowering rural communities, enhancing food security, and advancing sustainable agriculture globally. India and International Fund for Agricultural Development 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 Stefano Pontecorvo event, I discussed how International Fund for Agricultural Development puts geospatial tech to the service of rural people. #ADBAnnualMeeting

A pleasure to meet Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at #ADBAnnualMeeting. #India & International Fund for Agricultural Development are long-time partners with decades of joint work on food security & rural transformation. I look forward to strengthening our collaboration, particularly on South-South & Triangular Cooperation.

At #ADBAnnualMeeting last week, I underscored how strong partnerships can transform Asia's food systems. Like in Indonesia, where International Fund for Agricultural Development and Asian Development Bank's work on participatory extension & irrigation infrastructure means over 350,000 households have better production & food security.

Last week, senior management of United Nations institutions met with António Guterres to discuss reforms to ensure the UN is more fit to address a changing world. By working together, and committing to common principles and values, we can tackle joint challenges, like hunger and poverty.

Humanitarian responses must go hand-in hand with investments in rural development and resilience building to create long-term stability that lasts beyond emergency interventions. Read more about the Global Report on Food Crises : ifad.org/en/w/news/acut… #GRFC2025

From blockchain to early warning systems, International Fund for Agricultural Development is at the frontier of innovation. At #EIISSummit last week, I spoke with A.Geremicca about how innovation unlocks new access to markets, finance and resilience for rural people.

At #2025IsDBGroupAMs, President Muhammed Al-Jasser and I agreed to deepen International Fund for Agricultural Development and IsDB Group's partnership. Together, we will continue investing in rural development and food security, and explore opportunities to strengthen support to small-scale producers and businesses.

Middle-income countries need tailored solutions to build strong food systems. That's why International Fund for Agricultural Development investments in these countries focus on rural youth employment, climate resilience, digital access, innovation and inclusive value chains. #2025IsDBGroupAMs

#Egypt & International Fund for Agricultural Development are long-time partners, working together to #InvestInRuralPeople. At #2025IsDBGroupAMs, Minister Rania A. Al Mashat & I discussed how we can boost private sector involvement in food & agricultural value chains. Looking forward to continuing our close collaboration.

#Algeria and International Fund for Agricultural Development have a solid partnership. In particular, we are working together to restore ecosystems and promote sustainable rangeland management in rural areas. A pleasure to discuss closer collaboration with وزارة المالية الجزائرية's Abdelkrim Bouzred at #2025IsDBGroupAMs.

Wheat, rice & maize make up half of the world’s plant-based calories. This lack of diversity is hurting our health, soils & resilience. 🌾 The solution? Neglected & underutilized species (NUS) – and they’re making a comeback! See how IFAD is helping to make it happen 🧵⤵️

#Germany has a unique opportunity to catalyze private sector engagement and drive transformative change. At #HSC25, I reaffirmed International Fund for Agricultural Development’s commitment to tackling hunger and poverty, and to creating job opportunities together with Bundesentwicklungsministerium. Read more➡️ ifad.org/en/w/news/ifad…

Great meeting with 🇩🇪 Bundesentwicklungsministerium Minister Reem Alabali-Radovan and Secretary of State Niels Annen 🇩🇪🇪🇺🇺🇳 at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference. We're aligned on key global development priorities, and I look forward to working together to invest in small-scale farmers. #HSC25

On #FamilyRemittances Day, we honour the 200M migrants who support 800M loved ones at home. In LMICs, their contributions surpass aid & foreign direct investment combined. They fund food, health, education & entrepreneurs. International Fund for Agricultural Development turns these lifelines into lasting opportunity.

Speaking at the #Vatican today at the launch of its Jubilee Report, I stressed the need for new approaches to the debt crisis. International Fund for Agricultural Development has provided nearly $500 million in debt relief to 35 countries – and we're working to make the financial architecture fairer and more inclusive.