Development finance institution
International Fund For Agricultural Development (IFAD)
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialised agency of the United Nations and an international financial institution established in 1977. Headquartered in Rome, Italy, IFAD is dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries. IFAD primarily provides low-interest loans and grants directly to governments and organisations for agricultural and rural development projects.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Agriculture and foodFinancial services
- Stages and strategies
- SeedGrowthFund investmentsPrivate credit
- Regions
- Northern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa
Fund commitments
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
- https://www.africaprivateequitynews.com/p/agdevco-ventures-reaches-49m-first, www.africaprivateequitynews.com. Accessed 14 November 2026.