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18 February 2016 –
Break the chain of desperation that leads to emergencies and humanitarian disasters, IFAD President tells development leaders in Rome
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Rome, 18 February 2016 – Against a backdrop of new reports that show the number of refugees entering Europe has continued to skyrocket, senior government officials attending the final day of the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s 39th Governing Council, renewed their commitment to invest in smallholder agriculture and reduce poverty in developing countries.

Recognizing that rural development plays a fundamental role in stabilizing communities and reducing migration and conflict, IFAD President Kanayo F. Nwanze told leaders that “by working together to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – starting with zero poverty and zero hunger – we can break the chain of desperation” that leads to emergencies and humanitarian disaster.

Urgent calls for action in support of increased investment in smallholder agricultural to ensure food security, climate change adaptation, equitable prosperity and ultimately to remove the root causes that lead to conflict and migration, were shared throughout the two-day conference, held annually in Rome for senior government officials representing IFAD’s 176 member states…

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17 February 2016 –
Achieving new Global Goals will require increased investments in smallholder agriculture say development leaders at Rome conference
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16 February 2016 –
IFAD-support project in Swaziland helps farmers combat drought and boost food and nutrition security