IFAD

IFAD

Subject : International Organisations

Context : “For the rural poor, rice and wheat were aspirational foods. An expanded public distribution system has provided them access to these maheenanaaj (fine grains), which is distinguished from motaanaaj (coarse grains),” says Meera Mishra, Country Programme Officer for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

Concept :

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• It was Set up in 1977.
• It is 13th specialised agency of the United Nations.
• India is a founder member of IFAD and a key contributor among the member countries.
• IFAD works towards removing poverty and hunger in rural areas all over the world, especially in developing countries.
• Its goal is to empower poor rural men and women in developing countries to achieve higher incomes and improved food security.
• IFAD is managed by the two main governing bodies i.e. the Governing Council and the Executive Board.
• The Governing Council is the highest decision-making body of IFAD.