• About
  • Contact
  • Donate/Support
  • Subscribe
Mansa Banko Online
Advertisement
  • Home
  • News
  • Agric
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Science/Tech
  • More
    • Education
    • Human Rights
    • Sports
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Migration
    • Opinion
    • Tourism
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Agric
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Science/Tech
  • More
    • Education
    • Human Rights
    • Sports
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Migration
    • Opinion
    • Tourism
No Result
View All Result
Mansa Banko Online
No Result
View All Result
Home IFAD

IFAD President calls on government leaders to step up investment in the world’s poorest people

Press Release by Press Release
February 14, 2023
in IFAD
0
IFAD President calls on government leaders to step up investment in the world’s poorest people
0
SHARES
63
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Rome, 14 February, 2023 – It is time for global leaders to accelerate action for food security by stepping up investments in rural communities and the small-scale farmers who produce one-third of the world’s food, said the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Alvaro Lario, in an urgent plea at IFAD’s 46th Governing Council meeting in Rome today.

“Think how much more rural people could contribute to global food security, peace and stability if they had the resources to improve their farms and businesses and to prosper, not just survive,” Lario told heads of state, government leaders and representatives from IFAD’s 177 Member States.

Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, in her statement to delegates said: “This is a moment for the world to recognise that we need to invest right now in securing food and nutrition for citizens across the planet, especially poor people. To invest in small holder agriculture. To invest in diversified local production and food systems transformation. To invest in ending the world’s hunger and nutrition crisis.”

As IFAD sets out on the 13th replenishment of its resources, a year-long consultative process during which Member States come together to agree on strategic directions and mobilize the funds IFAD provides as concessional loans and grants to developing countries, Lario stressed the unprecedented challenges and dire circumstances now facing the world.

“The world is in permanent crisis. And it will continue to be as long as we respond to each emergency in isolation, without complementary investments in holistic, longer-term solutions,” said Lario. “It costs less to fix a problem than it does to respond to an emergency. And the more we delay, the higher the costs.”

Multiple crises, including climate change, conflict and global inflation are combining to create a food crisis of epic proportions, as progress in achieving Zero Hunger moves backwards. Currently, more than 1 in 10 people suffer from hunger and over 3 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet.

The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in his keynote address, emphasized the real impacts of hunger being felt in his country.

“In Somalia, we are taking food security very seriously,” said Hassan Mohamud. “In fact, I have stated many times before that food security is a fundamental part of national security for my government. In this sense the old saying that ‘a hungry person is an angry person’ is correct.”

He added: “We have the challenge of rebuilding a hopeful future for a truly resilient and deserving people with a strong innovative base to address food security and sustainable development.”

According to latest IPC statistics, parts of Somalia are extremely food insecure, just as millions more are suffering catastrophic hunger around the world.

Investments in agriculture are effective in reducing both hunger and poverty. GDP generated by agriculture, for example, is 2 to 3 times more effective in reducing poverty than growth in any other sector. “But beyond the numbers are the people,” stressed IFAD’s President, “the 3 billion people who rely on small-scale farming for their food and livelihoods.”

At a launch event for IFAD’s 13th replenishment (IFAD13), IFAD Goodwill Ambassador, Sabrina Dhowre Elba addressed governors in a video message. “I don’t need to tell you how urgent the need is. Eight hundred million women, children and men are too hungry to live normal and productive lives. The people who grow our food do not have enough to feed themselves,” she said.

IFAD is aiming to achieve a substantial real increase in Member State contributions to extend its impact around the world. IFAD13 commitments present an opportunity to define the path towards improved food security and reduced poverty after decades of under-investment in small-scale agriculture.

“IFAD is dedicated to ensuring the populations we serve, who produce so much of our food, get the support they need to take the lead in building their livelihoods and resilience,” said Lario. “They are not passive victims but a powerful force for change,” he added.

Note to editors:

Watch highlights and livestream of the IFAD’s 46th session of the Governing Council

A variety of IFAD spokespeople are available for media interviews upon request.

Media contact: Susan Beccio / s.beccio@ifad.org / +39 3349533030

No.: IFAD/10/2023

IFAD is an international financial institution and a United Nations specialized agency. Based in Rome – the United Nations food and agriculture hub – IFAD invests in rural people, empowering them to reduce poverty, increase food security, improve nutrition and strengthen resilience. Since 1978, we have provided more than US$24 billion in grants and low-interest loans to fund projects in developing countries.

Tags: Food SecurityGovernmentIFADLeadersPeopleSustainable Development
Previous Post

Working for zero Gender Based Violence: Gambian Gov’t-World Bank funded GIRAV project intensifies fight against Gender-Based in the Gambia

Next Post

New IFAD-funded project in DRC to feed cities, develop rural areas and promote food sovereignty

Press Release

Press Release

Press Release(s) published herein do not represent Mansa Banko Online views in any way. Nothing posted here should be considered official or sanctioned by my employer or any other organization Mansa Banko Online is affiliated with.

Related Posts

Transforming Global Food Systems: $400 billion needed per year while doing nothing could cost $12 trillion
IFAD

Transforming Global Food Systems: $400 billion needed per year while doing nothing could cost $12 trillion

by M.E Njie
July 25, 2023
UN Rural development agency partners with Amundi to issue IFAD’s largest sustainable bond to date
IFAD

UN Rural development agency partners with Amundi to issue IFAD’s largest sustainable bond to date

by Press Release
June 2, 2023
Ethiopian farmers set to benefit from climate-smart initiatives
IFAD

Ethiopian farmers set to benefit from climate-smart initiatives

by Press Release
May 8, 2023
Urgent investment in rural areas is needed to safeguard global food security says UN’s IFAD
IFAD

Urgent investment in rural areas is needed to safeguard global food security says UN’s IFAD

by Press Release
April 25, 2023
IFAD issues first sustainable bond in euros to Germany’s HPK and others, increasing investments to alleviate rural poverty and hunger
IFAD

IFAD issues first sustainable bond in euros to Germany’s HPK and others, increasing investments to alleviate rural poverty and hunger

by Press Release
April 5, 2023
Next Post
New IFAD-funded project in DRC to feed cities, develop rural areas and promote food sovereignty

New IFAD-funded project in DRC to feed cities, develop rural areas and promote food sovereignty

Latest Post

Two Women Leaders to Unveil Amazon Best-Selling Book on Modern Leadership in The Gambia

Two Women Leaders to Unveil Amazon Best-Selling Book on Modern Leadership in The Gambia

May 11, 2025
RUFORUM SEEKS TO BOOST AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES WITH CUTTING-EDGE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

RUFORUM SEEKS TO BOOST AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES WITH CUTTING-EDGE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

May 6, 2025
EU YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT (YEP) – TOURISM AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES LAUNCH TO CREATE JOBS FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH

EU YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT (YEP) – TOURISM AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES LAUNCH TO CREATE JOBS FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH

February 17, 2025
GYIN Gambia and Doorways to Train 30 Youth Entrepreneurs on Personal Initiative (PI)

GYIN Gambia and Doorways to Train 30 Youth Entrepreneurs on Personal Initiative (PI)

February 14, 2025
Sunu Reew Medical Mission donates medical equipment to EFSTH

Sunu Reew Medical Mission donates medical equipment to EFSTH

February 11, 2025
COMHAFAT and COMAIP Sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance sustainable fishing in Africa

COMHAFAT and COMAIP Sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance sustainable fishing in Africa

February 5, 2025
Sunu Reew, Silicon Valley African Film Festival collaborate to bring health and promote arts in Gambia

Sunu Reew, Silicon Valley African Film Festival collaborate to bring health and promote arts in Gambia

February 4, 2025

Browse by Tags

AfDB Africa Agriculture Banjul business Children Climate Change Covid-19 COVID19 Development ECOWAS Education EU European Union FAO Farmers Finance Food Food Security Gambia Garden Government GYIN Gambia Health Human Rights IFAD Market Migration National Assembly Nigeria People Poultry Poverty Project Rice Rural Senegal The Gambia Trade United Nations Water Women World Bank YEP Youth

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Categories

  • Agriculture
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • FAO
  • Health
  • Human Rights
  • IFAD
  • Migration
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Press Release
  • Science/Tech
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Tourism
  • Youth

Browse by Tag

AfDB Africa Agriculture Banjul business Children Climate Change Covid-19 COVID19 Development ECOWAS Education EU European Union FAO Farmers Finance Food Food Security Gambia Garden Government GYIN Gambia Health Human Rights IFAD Market Migration National Assembly Nigeria People Poultry Poverty Project Rice Rural Senegal The Gambia Trade United Nations Water Women World Bank YEP Youth

Recent Posts

  • Two Women Leaders to Unveil Amazon Best-Selling Book on Modern Leadership in The Gambia
  • RUFORUM SEEKS TO BOOST AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES WITH CUTTING-EDGE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
  • EU YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT (YEP) – TOURISM AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES LAUNCH TO CREATE JOBS FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH
  • About
  • Contact
  • Donate/Support
  • Subscribe

Facebook Page

Facebook Page
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

© 2020 Mansa Banko Online | Powered by Faalen Technologies.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Agric
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Science/Tech
  • More
    • Education
    • Human Rights
    • Sports
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Migration
    • Opinion
    • Tourism

© 2020 Mansa Banko Online | Powered by Faalen Technologies.

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?