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Despite an interconnected and increasingly digitalised world, a historical black cloud has been hanging over an area of finance relied upon by institutions, retail and a billion people associated with migrant work: Cross-border payments.Domestic money transfer has seen a dramatic overhaul due to the digital revolution of recent years. But sending money internationally is a whole different ball game. Each country operates their own payment systems at varying levels of technological maturity and regulation. Due to this, historically, sending money has been both time consuming and costly, whether that is B2B, B2C or C2C.There has been improvements over the last few years, yet the industry still has some work to do. In this episode of The Next Five, Pratik Khowala, Global Head of Transfer Solutions at Mastercard discusses how scale and collaboration can solve some of the key challenges. Emanuela Saccarola, Head of Cross-Border Payments at Citi delves into the B2B landscape, echoes the need for industry collaboration and discusses the increasingly relevant role of digital assets. Josh Gordon-Blake, EVP and GM, MGO at MoneyGram highlights the importance of remittances to the global economy and what an overhaul of the payments system can do for millions of people. Sources: FT resources, Deloitte, IFAD, World Bank, Mastercard, Deutsche Bank, ECB, FSB, The Payments Association.This content is paid for by Mastercard and is produced in partnership with the Financial Times' Commercial Department. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes, to transform an entire food system we have to start small. Across Asia and the Pacific, slight changes in food and farming habits are bringing vital nutritional improvements to entire communities. On this episode, we head to Cambodia to learn more. Experts from across the region recently gathered here at an IFAD workshop on nutrition-sensitive agriculture, discussing common challenges and sharing best practices. From Papua New Guinea to Pakistan, hear their diverse perspectives as they figure out how to make the region's food systems work for everyone. Featuring Maryam Barodawala, Fathimath Fazuna, Elizabeth Ngolo, Boreth Sun, Kapila Rasnayaka, and Dr. Muhammad Ahsan Riaz.For more information:Food that packs a punch in Asia and the Pacific - Episode 82

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Tukiwa bado ndani ya mwezi wa Machi, unaotambuliwa kuwa ni mwezi wa wanawake tunakwenda nchini Senegal ambako huko wasichana waliokuwa wakifanya kazi za ndani, wamewezeshwa na Umoja wa Mataifa na sasa ni wakulima na wanatumia stadi za upigaji na utengenezaji video za mtandaoni kuelimisha jamii kuhusu kilimo chenye tija. Assumpta Massoi na maelezo zaidi.

Kilimo bora cha kakao huko Liberia kimemwondolea uchovu na kukosa kulala, mkazi wa kaunti ya Nimba, kaskazini mashariki mwa Liberia, baada ya mradi wa mfuko wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Maendeleo ya Kilimo, IFAD nchini humo kumwezesha sio tu kugeukia kilimo, bali pia kuajiri vijana wengine na hivyo kufanikisha lengo la Umoja wa Mataifa la kuondokana na umaskini. Assumpta Massoi anasimulia zaidi.

Hii leo jaridani tuanaangazia masuala ya ufadhili wa huduma za afya, na kilimo cha cacao nchini Liberia. Makala inatupeleka nchini DRC na mashinani nchini Kenya, kulikoni?Baada ya Serikali ya Marekani kutoa tangazo jipya sasa kwamba itaendelea kufadhili huduma zinazolenga vita dhidi ya Virusi vya Ukimwi (VVU), shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la kukabiliana na VVU na Ukimwi (UNAIDS) limeeleza kuupokea uamuzi huo kwa furaha na kuuita wa kuokoa maisha.Kilimo bora cha kakao huko Liberia kimemwondolea uchovu na kukosa kulala, mkazi wa kaunti ya Nimba, kaskazini mashariki mwa Liberia, baada ya mradi wa mfuko wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Maendeleo ya Kilimo, IFAD nchini humo kumwezesha sio tu kugeukia kilimo, bali pia kuajiri vijana wengine na hivyo kufanikisha lengo la Umoja wa Mataifa la kuondokana na umaskini.Makala inatupeleka kwenye msitu wa bonde la mto Congo nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo DRC wa pili kwa ukubwa duniani unaofyonza kiasi kikubwa cha hewa ukaa, ambako mradi wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa kulinda bayoanuwai na kupambana na umasikini UNREDD unaleta nuru kwa jamii na mazingira.Na mashinani fursa ni yake fursa ni yake Esther Wangoi Mbugua, Mama mfugaji nyuki kutoka Kaunti ya Kajiado nchini Kenya ambaye alizungumza na washirika wetu Redio Domus akieleza kuwa ameweza kujipatia kipato na kumudu mahitaji ya familia yake kupitia mradi wa ufugajji nyuki.Mwenyeji wako niAnold Kayanda karibu!  

Katika Jarida la Habari la Umoja wa Mataifa hii leo Assumpta Massoi anakuletea-Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa Antonio Guterres leo ameliambia jukwaa la kiuchumi duniani WEF huko Davos Uswisi kwamba ukosefu wa ushirikiano wa kimataifa unaiweka rehani dunia kwa majanga ya mabadiliko ya tabianchi na AI-Mradi wa mfuko wa kimataifa wa ufadhili wa maendeleo ya kilimo IFAD waimarisha kiuchumi watu wenye ulemavu wa kuona Liberia-Makala inatupeleka jimboni Kandahar Afghanistan kukukutanisha na mkulima wa ngano aliyenufaika na mradi wa shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la chakula na kilimo FAO unaotoa mafunzo ya kilimo, kugawa mbegu na pembejeo kwa wakulima-Na mashinani tunabisha hodi Kenya kumsikia mkimbizi mfanyabiashara ndogo ndogo,

Nchini Liberia, mradi unaotekelezwa na Mfuko wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Maendeleo ya Kilimo, IFAD umejengea uwezo watu wenye ulemavu wa kuona na kuwawezesha kuongeza vipato na vile vile uhakika wa kupata chakula. Simulizi ya Sabrina Moshi wa redio washirika SAUT FM mkoani Mwanza nchini Tanzania, inaelezea zaidi.Tuko kaunti ya Lofa, kaskazini kabisa mwa Liberia, magharibi mwa Afrika, tunakutana na Hawa Kamara, yeye ni mlemavu wa kutoona. Yeye pamoja na wenzake wa chama cha watu wenye ulemavu wa kutoona hapa Lofa, wanathibitisha kuwa unapoamua kufanya kitu, hakuna kinachokuzuia.Kupitia mradi wa Mabadiliko ya kilimo kwa wakulima wadogo na uchechemuzi wa kilimo biashara au STAR-P, mavuno ya mpunga kwenye shamba la kikundi hicho, yameongezeka kwa asilimia 300.Hawa anasema, “Mwanzoni hatukuwa na kitu kabisa. Tulihangaika sana kulima mpunga. Lakini baada ya IFAD kutufikia katika maisha yetu na kutusaidia, mambo yalianza kubadilika. Walitupatia pembejeo na mbegu za ubora wa juu kuanzisha mashamba. Tulitumia mbegu hizo kupanda kwenye mashamba yetu Bakadu.”Awali walilima ekari 1.2 tu, lakini baada ya kupatiwa vifaa vya kisasa vya kilimo wameweza kulima hadi ekari 4.3.Mavuno ya mpunga yameongezeka. Wanasagisha mashine, kiasi cham chele wanauza na ziada ni kwa ajili ya matumizi ya nyumbani.Hawa akiwa kwenye shamba lake la mpunga anasema,“Kabla ya STAR-P nilijihisi nimepotea na mpweke. Lakini sasa ninaweza kulima mwenyewe shambani, na ninaweza kujihudumia mimi na pia familia yangu. Zamani niliacha shule. Lakini baada ya kuanza mradi huu, nimerejea shuleni na ninataka kuwa mhasibu mkubwa duniani.”

Mfuko wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Maendeleo ya Kilimo, IFAD kwa kushirikiana na wadau na kupitia msaada wa Muungano wa Ulaya unasaidia raia wa Mali wanaoishi ughaibuni kuwekeza kwa ufanisi nyumbani Mali.Wamefanya hivyo kwa kuwasaidia kuanzisha Ciwara Capital, kampuni ya uwekezaji inayomilikiwa na raia wa Mali na sasa wanasaidia wakulima wa mpunga nchini Mali kuimarisha na kuongeza uzalishaji wa mpunga, ikiwemo eneo la Mopti ambalo limekuwa likikabiliwa na ukosefu wa usalama na hivyo wakulima kugubikwa na umaskini.Mfumo huu unadhihirisha kuwa badala ya waafrika kutuma dola bilioni 55 kila mwaka nyumbani kusaidia familia, fedha hizo zinaweza kuwekezwa kwenye miradi endelevu. Je ni kwa vipi, Assumpta Massoi anafafanua kwenye makala hii iliyoandaliwa na IFAD.

Recipes for Change launched in 2014 with a crucial mission – to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change on culinary traditions and the farmers behind them. Since then, the programme has showcased dozens of recipes from around the world in partnership with world-class chefs. Each recipe serves as a window into the rural communities and cultures that work alongside IFAD.In this episode, we reflect on a decade of Recipes for Change with some of the chefs behind the programme's success. Join us as we catch up on the latest in sustainable cooking and look ahead to the new year together.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:From farm to table: Celebrating a decade of Recipes for Change- Episode 74

Hivi karibuni mkutano wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa kuzuia kuenea kwa jangwa, ulikunja jamvi huko Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ambapo Mfuko wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Maendeleo ya Kilimo, IFAD ulitumia fursa hiyo kuelezea harakati zake za kusaidia wakulima barani Afrika walioathiriwa vibaya na kuenea kwa jangwa. Miongoni mwa mataifa hayo ni Zimbabwe ambako IFAD imeshaanza kuchukua hatua na kuleta nuru kwa wakulima kama anavyosimulia Assumpta Massoi kwenye makala hii.

When rural people in different developing countries exchange knowledge, technology and resources to solve common problems, they can multiply their impact. That's the power of South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC).In this episode, we explore how IFAD catalyses SSTC to drive sustainable, inclusive rural development. Join us on a deep dive into the history of SSTC and discover its lasting impact for our planet's small-scale farmers.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:The power of South-South and triangular cooperation – Episode 73

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia uzinduzi wa ombi la ufadhili wa mahitaji ya Kibinadamu (GHO), na umuhimu wa lugha mama katika kukuza haki za binadamu. Makala tunasalia hapa makao makuu ya umoja wa mataifa na mashinani tunakupeleka nchini Senegal, kulikoni?Ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya Kuratibu Masuala ya Kibinadamu (OCHA) ikizindua Ripoti ya Kimataifa ya mahitaji ya Kibinadamu (GHO) kwa mwaka ujao wa 2025 imetangaza ombi la ufadhili kwani takriban watu milioni 305 duniani kote watahitaji msaada wa kibinadamu katika mwaka ujao.Haki si haki iwapo inatolewa kwa lugha ambayo haileweki kwa wahusika, wamejulishwa washiriki wa mkutano wa pili wa wanazuoni unaofanyika hapa makao makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa New York, Marekani na pia mtandaoni ukimulika Madaraka, Haki na Binadamu: Utawala wa Sheria na mabadiliko Afrika.Makala tunasalia hapa makao makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa ambapo mkutano wa mwaka 2024 wa Taaluma kuhusu Afrika leo katika leo umeingia siku ya pili hapa Makao Makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa jijini New York, Marekani. Mkutano huo ulioandaliwa na Ofisi ya mshauri maalum wa Umoja wa Mataifa kuhusu Afrika UNOSAA ni wa siku tatu na umebeba maudhui "Nguvu, Haki, na watu” kwa ajili ya mabadiliko ya Afrika.Na mashinani fursa ni yake Antar sarr, Kijana mkulima wa mbogamboga kutoka Senegal ambaye ni mmoja wa wanufaika wa mradi wa Mfuko wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Maendeleo ya kilimo, IFAD unaowawezesha vijana nchini humo kwa kilimo na biashara ndogondogo ili kuondokana na fikra za kwenda Ulaya kusaka Maisha bora na ajira, akisema mradi huo imempatia matumaini.Mwenyeji wako ni Assumpta Massoi, karibu!  

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia mashauriano huko Busan kuhusu matumizi ya plastiki, na ripoti ya UNODC kuhusu UKIMWI na kudhibiti dawa za kulevya katika magereza. Makala inaturejesha Havana Cuba na mashinani inatupeleka nchini Kenya, kulikoni?Vuta nikuvute kwenye mashauriano huko Busan, Korea Kusini kuhusu mkataba wenye nguvu za kisheria dhidi ya uchafuzi utokanao na matumizi ya plastiki na kulinda mazingira ya baharini imefikia ukingoni kwa mkutano kuahirishwa na wawakilishi wa nchi zilizokuwa zinashiriki kuridhia rasimu mpya yenye ibara 32 itakayojadiliwa mwakani.Wakati jana Desemba Mosi Ulimwengu ukiadhimisha Siku ya Kimataifa ya UKIMWI kwa kuhamasisha haki za binadamu ili kufanikisha vita dhidi ya ugonjwa huu hatari, Ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya ya Kudhibiti Dawa za Kulevya na Uhalifu (UNODC) inajivunia miaka 25 ya kujiunga na Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Kukabiliana na UKIMWI (UNAIDS) katika kushughulikia janga la Virusi Vya UKIMWI (VVU) miongoni mwa watu wanaotumia dawa za kulevya na miaka 20 ya kazi ya kupambana na UKIMWI magerezani.Makala leo inamulika jinsi bidhaa za kitamaduni zinavyotumika kukuza na kuendeleza mila na desturi za Kiswahili mkoani Tanga Kaskazini mwa Tanzania. Je ni bidhaa zipi hizo na zinatumika vipi? Tuungane na Flora Nducha aliyeyabaini hayo hivi karibuni alipokuwa Havana Cuba kwenye kongamano la kimataifa la Kiswahili.Na mashinani tunasikiliza manufaa ya ufadhili wa Mfuko wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Maendeleo ya kilimo, IFAD kwa wakulima kutoka kwake Sharon Kirui kutoka Kaunti ya Nakuru nchini Kenya ambaye ni mnufaika wa vocha za kielektroniki za ununuzi kutoka kwa IFAD na ameweza kupanua biashara yake ya kilimo.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!  

Hii leo jaridani Assumpta Massoi anamulika adha zinazokumba raia kwenye eneo la Palestina linalokaliwa na Israeli; hakari za kukabili UKIMWI Afrika Kusini; IFAD ilivyonusuru vijana na safari za kwenda Ulaya zinazohatarisha maisha yao; Mkimbizi wa ndani Gaza anayezungumzia harakati za kusaka mkate ili kulisha familia yake.Mkuu wa haki za binadamu wa Umoja wa Mataifa katika ofisi ya eneo la Palestina linalokaliwa na Israeli, Ajith Sungay amesema miezi 13 ya vita imeufanya Ukanda wa Gaza kuwa kama jehanamu, kwani kuna uharibifu usio na kifani, njaa isiyoelezeka magonjwa na kuendelea kwa mashambulizi ya mabomu yanayotawanya raia kila uchao. Flora Nducha na taarifa zaidi.Kuelekea ya Siku ya Kimataifa ya UKIMWI itakayoadhimishwa Jumapili hii, ripoti ya Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Kukabiliana na UKIMWI (UNAIDS) iliyotolewa juzi Jumatano imeeleza kuwa dunia inaweza kufikia lengo lililokubaliwa la kukomesha UKIMWI kama tishio la afya ya umma ifikapo mwaka 2030 lakini kwa sharti kwamba viongozi ni lazima walinde haki za binadamu za kila mtu anayeishi na Virusi Vya UKIMWI, VVU au aliyeko hatarini kuambukizwa. Anold Kayanda ameangazia mfano mzuri wa Afrika Kusini unaofahamika kama “Takuwani Riime”.Mkala inayokupeleka nchini Senegal kusikia jinsi mradi wa mfuko wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Maendeleo ya Kilimo IFAD umewezesha vijana kuondokana na mawazo ya kuweka rehani maisha yao wakisaka maisha bora Ulaya. Mwenyeji wako ni Bosco Cosmas.Mashinani fursa ni yake nampisha Abu Muhammad, mkimbizi wa ndani huko Deir Al Balah, Ukanda wa Gaza akielezea umuhimu wa mgao wa mikate kutoka shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mpango wa Chakula, WFP, kwa wakimbizi hao wakati huu ambapo vita inaendelea eneo hilo.

Mradi wa uitwao Agri-Jeunes uliozinduliwa na Mfuko wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Maendeleo ya kilimo, IFAD ili kusaidia raia wa Senegal kuondokana na umaskini, na janga la njaa, umewapatia vijana wa kiume na wa kike matumaini ya kusalia nchini mwao badala ya kuhamia ughaibuni. Mradi huu umewasaidia vijana hao kwa mafunzo ya kilimo, ufugaji kuku, uvuvi na stadi za kuendesha biashara ndogondogo.Katika miezi mitano ya kwanza ya mwaka 2024, makumi ya maelfu ya watu waligeukia wasafirishaji haramu wa binadamu kwa njia ya bahari ya Atlantiki kuelekea visiwa vya Kanari, lakini zaidi ya watu 5000 wamekufa wakijaribu kufika huko. Haya yote yakisababishwa na ukosefu wa ajira na kipato duni. Kupitia video iliyoandaliwa na IFAD, Bosco Cosmas amefuatilia Maisha ya vijana hao, na kutuandalia makala hii

Tenacious Ventures: https://tenacious.ventures/Farmhand Ventures: https://www.farmhandventures.com/“Navigating a future of cross sectional forces” (AgriFutures Australia Report): https://agrifutures.com.au/product/navigating-a-future-of-cross-sectoral-forces/Ag's Scifi (and Non-Fiction) Future: Horizon Scanning… so what? with Shane Thomas: https://tenacious.ventures/insights/ags-scifi-and-non-fiction-future-horizon-scanning-so-what-with-shane-thomasCitrus Moves North with Farmer and Orangepreneur Lindy Savelle: https://tenacious.ventures/insights/citrus-moves-north-with-farmer-and-orangepreneur-lindy-savelleFoA 348: Investing in the Future of Fertilizer with Sarah Nolet of Tenacious Ventures: https://futureofagriculture.com/episode/foa-348-investing-in-the-future-of-fertilizer-with-sarah-nolet-of-tenacious-ventures-agtech-so-what-crossoverFoA 112: Accelerating AgTech with Sarah Nolet of AgThentic: https://futureofagriculture.com/episode/future-of-agriculture-112-accelerating-agtech-with-sarah-nolet-of-agthenticFoA 127: Expanding the Global AgTech Ecosystem with Connie Bowen of The Yield Lab: https://futureofagriculture.com/episode/future-of-agriculture-127-expanding-the-global-agtech-ecosystem-with-connie-bowen-of-the-yield-labFOA 220: Agricultural Solutions for Hunger and Poverty with Paul Winters of IFAD: https://futureofagriculture.com/episode/foa-220-agricultural-solutions-for-hunger-and-poverty-with-paul-winters-of-ifadFoA 260: The Lentil Underground with Dave Oien of Timeless Seeds: https://futureofagriculture.com/episode/foa-260-the-lentil-underground-with-dave-oien-of-timeless-seedsThere are few topics that seem to get people more riled up than climate change. Most of the episodes I've done that focus on climate as a theme receive comments from people that seem to think I'm being an alarmist and others thinking that I am drastically underestimating its impacts. I could take this as a sign to avoid the topic altogether, but that's not really how I roll. I instead take it as a sign that we need to ask more questions and gather more data and context to understand what has everyone so fired up. And the concept for this episode came to my mind while I was listening to the Agtech, So what? podcast with Sarah Nolet. Specifically, their August episodes which are titled: “Citrus Moves North with Farmer and Orangepreneur

Methane is the second-largest contributor to global warming after carbon dioxide. And with most of it produced by our food systems, farmers have a critical role to play in reducing emissions.On this episode, we explore practical and sustainable solutions to reduce agriculture's methane footprint. From Mongolia to Kyrgyzstan, join us to find out what IFAD is doing to support scall-scale farmers in slashing their emissions.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:Tackling methane emissions to fast-track climate goals – Episode 71

Uwekezaji rahisi kabisa kwa familia ya Didiki huko nchini India umekuwa na manufaa kwa kaya zaidi ya 20. Zao la ndizi ambalo awali hawakuweza kuongeza thamani ipasavyo lilikuwa na manufaa kidogo kiuchumi. Somo la biashara likamfungua fikra Didiki hadi kupata msaada kutoka Mfuko wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Maendeleo ya kilimo IFAD kwa ushirikiano na serikali ya India. Msaada umepanua biashara, vijana wamepata ajira, familia zimeongeza kipato na sasa mpango ni kufikia kaya zaidi ya 60,000. Ni kwa vipi? Ungan ana Assumpta Massoi kwenye makala hii.

Bamboo has a rapid growth rate and can sequester carbon from the atmosphere. But despite its potential to contribute to sustainable agriculture, the power of this versatile plant has yet to be harnessed around the world.On this episode, we embark on a journey to the Amazon rainforest in Colombia, where IFAD is supporting rural communities in cultivating a previously undocumented native species of bamboo. Learn about the plant's role in agroecology, its benefits for biodiversity and the role it can play in transforming food systems.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-70

Dina Saleh is the Regional Director of the Near East, North Africa, and Europe Division at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) – the only specialized global development institution exclusively focused on rural transformation. With more than 20 years of international experience, Dina has spearheaded agriculture and rural development initiatives across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia. She has also worked with both the private sector and international organizations like the UN, gaining a unique perspective on development across fragile and conflict-affected regions. We begin our conversation by exploring Dina's journey, starting with her early life in Yemen and Kenya, where agriculture was intrinsic to her formative years through her family's business in agricultural trade and her schooling. This sparked her passion for rural development and gave her firsthand insights into how food systems work, ultimately leading to her current role at IFAD. We then move on to the multifaceted challenges of working in fragile states like Somalia & Sudan, where conflict, climate change, and the lack of infrastructure severely hinder agricultural productivity. Dina discusses the delicate balance of working with both pastoralists and settled farmers, addressing conflicts over land and resources through innovative infrastructure solutions, as well as community-driven governance. Our discussion also delves into gender dynamics in rural development. Dina shares a striking example from Sudan, where women were initially barred from engaging in agricultural development initiatives. Working with local leaders, IFAD was able to empower women to participate in economic activities like food processing and home-based production. These success stories underscore the importance of patience and sustained effort in achieving long-term development goals. Tune in to hear more about the role of agriculture in poverty reduction and how organizations like IFAD are adapting their strategies to meet the complex and dynamic needs of fragile states! ***** Dina Saleh IFAD: https://www.ifad.org/en/w/people/dina-saleh ***** Mihaela Carstei, Paul M. Bisca, and Johan Bjurman Bergman co-host F-World: The Fragility Podcast.  X: https://x.com/fworldpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fworldpodcast/ Website: https://f-world.org Music: "Tornado" by Wintergatan. This track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.net. Video editing by: Alex Mitran - find Alex on Facebook (facebook.com/alexmmitran), X (x.com/alexmmitran), or LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/alexmmitran) EPISODE RESOURCES: Updated approach to IFAD engagement in fragile situations https://www.ifad.org/en/w/publications/updated-approach-to-ifad-engagement-in-fragile-situations TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:08 Dina's story  00:03:19 Subsistence farming & the shift to commercialization  00:06:11 The roots of fragility in Yemen 00:08:35 Agriculture as a path to poverty reduction  00:12:19 Defining food systems  00:13:49 IFAD's approach to nutrition in rural communities 00:16:18 What makes food systems fragile or resilient 00:18:12 Key trends in agriculture 00:20:00 What is IFAD? 00:23:26 IFAD in Somalia 00:28:44 Investment tools 00:31:18 IFAD's financial instruments 00:33:15 How IFAD's financing helps vulnerable populations 00:35:30 Role of technology in helping farmers 00:39:20 IFAD's engagement in fragile contexts 00:45:20 Balancing crisis response & prevention 00:49:29 Measuring impact & results in fragile states 00:52:58 Working in conflict zones 00:56:15 Real-life challenges in fragile communities 00:59:45 Gender-specific challenges in rural development 01:03:30 Development misconceptions 01:08:19 Food self-sufficiency vs. trade 01:12:02 Fair trade & value for farmers 01:14:36 Water - food - energy nexus 01:18:05 Obstacles to coordination 01:20:15 Role of fertilizer  01:22:28 Hope for the future 01:25:27 Wrap-up

Amid mounting global challenges, ending hunger by 2030 remains stubbornly out of reach. In East and Southern Africa, IFAD is working to get back on track by investing in the people who produce a third of the world's food: small-scale farmers.In this episode, we dive into the innovations farmers are using to transform the region's food systems for the better. Get the lowdown on nutritional education in Lesotho and discover how smart irrigation and financial tools are building climate resilience in Zimbabwe, Kenya and Malawi.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-68

For rural economies to grow sustainably, simply having food to eat is not enough. Diets must also be nutritious to ensure good health and thriving communitiesOn this episode, we explore how IFAD-funded projects in the Near East, Europe, Central Asia and North are diversifying and strengthening diets among the region's small-scale farmers. Travel from the flourishing school gardens of Tajikistan and Tunisia to the farms of Iraq and Moldova, where a brighter, more nutritious future is taking root.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-67

Empowering women is essential to transforming our planet's food systems. That's why each year, IFAD recognizes projects from around the world that go the extra mile for gender equality.In this episode, you'll hear from the winners of this year's IFAD Gender Awards. From changing household norms in Madagascar to amplifying women's voices in Montenegro, learn how these five trailblazing projects are building a prosperous, more gender-equal future for farming.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-66FORMAPRODTTSDPro-Camélidos GASIP

इस साप्ताहिक बुलेटिन की सुर्ख़ियाँ में शामिल हैं...बांग्लादेश में मौजूदा परिवर्तन का दौर है – एक ऐतिहासिक अवसर - एक समावेशी और मानवाधिकारों पर आधारित भविष्य निर्माण के लिए.पिछले 10 महीनों के दौरान ग़ाज़ा युद्ध में मारे गए लोगों की संख्या हुई, 40 हज़ार से ऊपर, युद्धविराम के लिए भी बातचीत जारी. इस बीच पोलियो वैक्सीन के लिए युद्ध-ठहराव की भी अपील.अफ़्रीका में एमपॉक्स संक्रमण के बढ़ते मामलों ने फैलाई चिन्ता, WHO की कारगर कार्रवाई.अफ़ग़ानिस्तान में तालेबान शासन ने, शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में, पिछले 20 वर्षों की प्रगति को कर दिया है ग़ायब.दुनिया भर में साढ़े 73 करोड़ लोगों को मयस्सर नहीं है भरपेट भोजन, इस विषय पर एक इंटरव्यू - IFAD की वाइस प्रैसिडेंट डॉक्टर ज्योत्सना पुरी के साथ.

हाल ही में जारी खाद्य सुरक्षा स्थिति रिपोर्ट दिखाती है कि वर्ष 2023 में, दुनिया में 73 करोड़ 30 लाख लोग भरपेट भोजन नहीं मिलने की स्थिति से पीड़ित थे. वर्तमान में, दुनिया में भुखमरी का सामना करने वाले आधे से अधिक लोग, यानि लगभग साढ़े 38 करोड़ लोग एशिया में रहते हैं. अनुमान है कि 2030 तक, भुखमरी का सामना करने वाली वैश्विक आबादी का 53% हिस्सा अफ़्रीका में केन्द्रित होगा. इससे पता चलता है कि हमें भूख और सभी प्रकार के कुपोषण को समाप्त करने के लिए, अधिक एवं बेहतर निवेश की तत्काल आवश्यकता है.हाल ही में भारत में आयोजित कृषि अर्थशास्त्रियों के अन्तरराष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन में भाग लेने के लिए दिल्ली आईं IFAD की एसोसिएट वाइस प्रैसिडेंट डॉक्टर ज्योत्सना पुरी ने यूएन न्यूज़ हिन्दी की अंशु शर्मा के साथ बातचीत में बताया कि वर्ष 2030 तक भुखमरी मिटाने का सतत विकास लक्ष्य हासिल करने के लिए हमें किस तरह के कार्यक्रमों व योजनाओं और निवेशों की आवश्यकता है, और इस दिशा में IFAD किस तरह के प्रयास कर रहा है...

*) Gaza experiencing world's worst food crisis: UN report Gaza, where 80% of the population is internally displaced, faces the world's worst food crisis, according to a new UN report. The "2024 Food Security and Nutrition in the World" report by the FAO, WFP, IFAD, UNICEF, and WHO highlights severe food insecurity in Gaza due to the Israeli siege. This crisis is more severe than in South Sudan, Yemen, Syria, and nearly as severe as in Haiti. *) UK ends challenge to ICC's jurisdiction over arrest warrant on Netanyahu Britain's new government announced it is dropping its predecessor's objection to the ICC's jurisdiction to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The new government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the Labour Party, stated that this decision aligns with their position that the matter should be left to the court to decide, emphasising their commitment to the rule of law and the separation of powers. *) Türkiye to channel $30B into high-tech investments: President Erdogan President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that Türkiye will direct 30 billion dollars in tax incentives and grant support to high technology investments. Speaking at the High Technology Incentive Program introduction ceremony in Istanbul, Erdogan said Türkiye aims to become a regional hub in battery production. The country will offer a 4.5 billion dollars incentive package to investors. Türkiye is also launching a $5 billion dollars incentive package to boost its automotive sector production capacity to at least one million units per year. *) G20 commits to effective taxation of the ultra-wealthy The G20 said that the group agreed on working to make sure super-rich individuals around the world are effectively taxed. The group said it is important for all taxpayers, including ultra-high-net-worth individuals, to contribute their fair share in taxes. Despite the consensus on taxing the super-rich, mechanisms of achieving the goal remain vague. *) Historic river parade ignites PARIS 2024 opening spectacle A historic boat parade on the River Seine launched the Paris 2024 Olympics, celebrating togetherness and unity. Despite heavy rain, 300,000 people lined the riverbanks to cheer competitors passing iconic sights like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Notre Dame. This display marked the first time the opening ceremony was held outside the main stadium, making it the largest launch in Olympic history.

Imagine a thin green line of hope stretching 8,000 km across northern Africa, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. This is the Great Green Wall: an African-led land restoration project that aims to hold back encroaching desertification in the Sahel.In this episode, we take a close look at what could one day be the largest living structure on our planet. Join us as our Associate Vice-President Dr. Jo Puri discusses how IFAD supports the Great Green Wall, while other UN experts share insights on the initiative's past, present, and ambitious future.You'll also get a sneak peek at next episode's spotlight on Global Citizen Prize winner Sophie Healy-Thow.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-64Act4Food - Act4Food Act4Change is a youth-led and initiated campaign that mobilises the power of young people to call for a global food system which provides everyone with access to safe, affordable and nutritious diets, while simultaneously protecting nature, tackling climate change and promoting human rights. Great Green Wall — The Great Green Wall Initiative - The Great Green Wall is an African-led movement with an epic ambition to grow an 8,000km natural wonder of the world across the entire width of Africa. UNCCD - The UNCCD is the global voice for land. We promote practices that avoid, reduce and reverse land degradation and are the driving force behind Sustainable Development Goal 15 and Land Degradation Neutrality.Sahara Sahel Foods - Sahara Sahel Foods is a social enterprise located in the Republic of Niger. We process and market foods from indigenous Wild Perennial Crops - plants that are pristine, often under-exploited and good for the environment.

Despite Africa's immense potential to feed the world, a fifth of its population struggles with chronic hunger and malnutrition. But from its fields to its markets, small-scale farmers are envisaging a different future.In this episode, we embark on a culinary journey across West Africa and introduce IFAD's newest Recipes for Change chef, Crystelle Pereira. We also continue our Global Donor Platform for Rural Development series with Lee Ann Jackson of the OECD discusses on how to strengthen global food systems.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-63

In March 2023, Cyclone Freddy swept across Malawi, devastating a country already struggling with hunger and poverty. But a year on, hope for a brighter future is returning to its farms. On this episode, you'll hear directly from the rural Malawians who are building back stronger with IFAD's support. Our Country Director for Malawi, Bernadette Mukonyora, gives us an insight into the path to recovery along with regional climate experts Amos Mailosi and Denis Zingeni. Meanwhile, IFAD Recipes for Change chef Sophie Grigson speaks about her experience visiting the country earlier this year.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-59Sophie Grigson - Sophie Grigson is an award-winning English food writer, broadcaster, teacher and cook. In 2019, she moved to Ceglie Messapica, in Puglia, Italy, which inspired her latest book, A Curious Absence of Chickens and TV series, Sophie Grigson: Slice of Italy.Recipes for change - Recipes for Change is a collection of recipes from IFAD projects around the world that bring you a taste of other people's lives through the food they eatAfter Cyclone Freddy, investment brings hope to rural MalawiIFAD in Malawi - In Malawi, IFAD loans focus on promoting sustainable agricultural practices and integrating the private sector and smallholder farmers in value development.

Innovation teams require funding to scale their solutions, yet the path to scalability is often fraught with uncertainty, making it challenging to align specific funding with deliverables. Instead, flexibility is paramount. However, pouring funds into innovation scaling projects presents its own set of challenges, particularly for donors accustomed to project-specific frameworks. What alternatives exist for providing flexible funding? Can successful models from the commercial sector be adapted to social innovation? Are there emerging best practices regarding flexible funding linked to successful scaling?Our host, John Bessant, engaged in a conversation with Silja Leinonen, Senior Advisor for Innovation and Digital Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland  and Gladys H. Morales, Global Head of Innovation at IFAD. Together, they explored strategies and challenges associated with securing funding for scaling innovative projects.

Despite being a major contributor to global emissions, farming might just hold the key to solving the climate crisis. When agriculture is regenerative, it becomes a win-win for people and planet, increasing food security while protecting the environment.We unpack this method of sustainable farming and explore how small-scale farmers can harness it to lead the way to a food-secure future. Hear from global regenerative agriculture leaders – and learn how IFAD is leveraging their techniques to combat climate change in rural communities.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-58Brown's Ranch – "Regenerating Landscapes for a Sustainable Future" - We believe that faith, family and working with the natural resources that God has provided allows us a meaningful life. We enjoy using these resources to regenerate landscapes for a sustainable future.Regeneration International - Regeneration International engages in activities, either directly or by providing support to partners and stakeholders, that have the potential to advance our mission. Most of our work falls under one of three major program areas: education, network-building and policy work. Here's what we do: Education: We educate consumers, farmers, policymakers, media and the general public on the benefits of regenerative agriculture and land management. Network-Building: We invite groups to join our Partner Network and we assist groups or individuals at the local, regional or national level who are committed to building Regeneration Alliances. Policy Work: We identify, promote and galvanize support for local, regional, national and international policy initiatives that have the potential to advance the transition to regenerative food, farming and land management.Home - Fibershed - Fibershed is a non-profit organization that develops regional fiber systems that build ecosystem and community health. Our work expands opportunities to implement climate benefitting agriculture, rebuild regional manufacturing, and connect end-users to the source of our fiber through education. We transform the economic systems behind the production of material culture to mitigate climate change, improve health, and contribute to racial and economic equity.Rodale Institute - Global Leaders in Organic Agriculture Research - Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agriculture movement through rigorous research, farmer training, and education. Our groundbreaking science and direct farmer-support programs serve as a catalyst for change in farming and food production worldwide. Over our 75-year history, we have proven that organic farming is not only viable, but essential to humanity's survival.

Host Anzhu Wei sits down with Sara Mbago-Bhunu, the Regional Director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)'s East and Southern Africa Division. They discuss smallholder farmers, and the role of agricultural investment in adapting to climate change.  

Our planet faces a paradox: nearly a third of the world's population experienced food insecurity in 2022, yet a third of the food we grow is never eaten at all. Food loss and waste doesn't just rob billions of nourishment, it unnecessarily drains resources and harms the environment. In this episode, we explore how we can – and must – pursue zero hunger and zero waste as joint goals. In particular, we look at how these efforts are crucial for children, who depend on nutritious diets for healthy development. Hear from IFAD's teams in Brazil and Guatemala about local school feeding programmes – and learn what we are doing to prevent food waste right here in Rome. Featuring Isabel de la Peña, Hardi Vieira, Ana Avilés Ramirez, and Leticia Tanchella Niehues.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-54World Food Forum | Youth Towards Zero Food Waste Campaign - Discover the World Food Forum's "Youth Towards Zero Food Waste Campaign," a dedicated initiative addressing the critical issue of food waste.World Food Forum | Youth Towards Zero Food Waste Campaign - Learn about the significant malnutrition challenges in Guatemala with over 50% of children under five suffering from stunted growth. Explore the initiatives focused on making food systems work in Guatemala through school meals.Everyone wins with school meals - Offering insights on school meals, this discusses the collaborative efforts of IFAD, FAO, and WFP to provide healthy meals to over 12,000 children in 60 schools. Learn how this initiative benefits children's nutrition and supports small-scale farmers

In our final episode of the year, we hear from a range of climate leaders and how they plan to tackle some of the planet's greatest challenges. IFAD Vice-President Gérardine Mukeshimana gives insight into the challenges faced by rural people, followed by fellow IFAD colleagues explaining how we can improve the lives of small-scale farmers. Xenya Scanlon from UNCCD, tells us about the ongoing battle to combat desertification and what's in store for 2024. The Secretary General of CITES, Ivonne Higuero, talks to us about human-wildlife coexistence and sustainable species harvesting. Then UNEP's James Lomax, outlines the 2024 goals for ecosystem preservation. David Ainsworth from CBD explains the balance between conserving biodiversity and global food needs. We introduce you to our newest Recipes for Change chef, Sophie Grigson. Max Cotton updates us on what life is like on a small-scale farm. Finally, Ludovic Larbodière from IUCN discusses water-intensive farming challenges and our Recipes for Change chefs conclude our episode with their holiday wishes for 2024. This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development. For more information: https://www.ifad.org/en/podcasts/episode51

In our final episode of the year, we hear from a range of climate leaders and how they plan to tackle some of the planet's greatest challenges. IFAD Vice-President Gérardine Mukeshimana gives insight into the challenges faced by rural people, followed by fellow IFAD colleagues explaining how we can improve the lives of small-scale farmers.Xenya Scanlon from UNCCD, tells us about the ongoing battle to combat desertification and what's in store for 2024. The Secretary General of CITES, Ivonne Higuero, talks to us about human-wildlife coexistence and sustainable species harvesting. Then UNEP's James Lomax, outlines the 2024 goals for ecosystem preservation. David Ainsworth from CBD explains the balance between conserving biodiversity and global food needs. We introduce you to our newest Recipes for Change chef, Sophie Grigson. Max Cotton updates us on what life is like on a small-scale farm. Finally, Ludovic Larbodière from IUCN discusses water-intensive farming challenges and our Recipes for Change chefs conclude our episode with their holiday wishes for 2024.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/podcasts/episode51

COP28 is just around the corner – our 50th episode focuses on small-scale farmers and their resilience in the face of climate change. Discover how the Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP) strengthens rural communities. Jahan-Zeb Chowdhury runs us through IFAD's initiatives for COP28, followed by climate experts Hisham Zehni and Flavia Perusini. Next up, we take a closer look at the results of ASAP-funded projects: Roshan Cooke tells us all about the latest developments in Nepal and Philippe Remy highlights how incorporating innovative solutions such as the use of biodigesters can promote climate-resilience. We speak to Claus Reiner about the first-ever IFAD-funded project in the heart of Brazil's Maranhão forest, in the Amazon. To conclude, journey back in time with us to revive some of the most inspiring moments and favourite interviews from the podcast. This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's Good for You, Good for the Planet and Good for Farmers brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development. For more information: https://www.ifad.org/en/podcasts/episode50

Rural women are at the heart of the agricultural world. Yet many inequalities persist. Tshering Choden explains how IFAD is actively combatting these existing inequalities. On this note, Philippe Remy follows with captivating success stories from Malawi. In Latin America, rural women's leaders speak about closing the gender gap in decision-making. This month we're also launching a new mini-series on the ACUA Programme with Ilse Loango from Colombia. Then we talk to Hadija Jabiri, founder of EatFresh, about empowering female farmers to address gender inequality, and to Judy Ling Wong, Honorary President of the Black Environmental Network, about the role of diversity in rural spaces. To wrap up this episode, Claire Somerville, Executive Director of the Gender Centre at the Geneva Graduate Institute, tells us about the disparities between gender and global health in rural communities. This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's Good for You, Good for the Planet and Good for Farmers brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development. https://www.ifad.org/en/podcasts/episode49

President Higgins held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries. Ireland is a founding member of IFAD and has contributed US$63.6 million to the Fund's regular resources since it was established in 1977. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-meets-mr-alvaro-lario-president-of-the-international-fund-for-agricultural-development

In this episode, we're tackling malnutrition. In the spotlight we have an intriguing report on obesity in developing countries. Then we speak to IFAD's Lead Technical Specialist on Nutrition, Joyce Njoro, about the factors driving food inflation and its impact on access to healthy diets. Also in episode 48, Nadine Gbossa shares with us the key findings from this year's UN Food Systems Stocktaking Moment. Prepare your taste buds for a treat as we introduce our latest Recipes for Change Chef – Walter El Nagar, a renowned chef and advocate for sustainable cuisine. And to end this episode we take you on a journey to Kenya to speak with IFAD's Moses Abukari about the substantial benefits of cultivating one of our top value chain crops in developing countries – sorghum. This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's Good for You, Good for the Planet and Good for Farmers brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development. For more information: https://www.ifad.org/en/podcasts/episode48 https://www.ifad.org https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/recipes-for-change https://www.ifad.org/en/nutrition https://www.unfoodsystemshub.org/en https://www.materfondazione.com/

he future of farming lies with young farmers and rural youth. But how do we go about engaging young people in agriculture to enhance productivity and empower individuals. That's the question we want answers to in this podcast. First we talk to IFAD's lead youth expert, Rahul Antao. We also hear from Mollie Brennan about the Decent Work for Equitable Livelihoods Coalition. And then we speak to Emma Federica about the effects the “Grassroots Approach” has on projects. Following that, we'll have Genna Tesdall, director of Young Professionals for Agricultural Development, guiding us through the opportunities that food systems present for young farmers. Also Jaron Porciello, Co-Director of Hesat2030, discusses the future of AI in food systems. The latest Recipes for Change Chef - Chef Colonna - tells us about combining farm fresh food with gourmet tastes as joins us from his home in Labico, Rome. And to end this episode we hear from The Agricultural Research for Development Unit. A team dedicated to bringing agricultural research from the lab to the field. This is Farms.Food.Future – a podcast that's Good for You, Good for the Planet and Good for Farmers brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development. For more information: https://www.ifad.org/en/podcasts/episode47 https://www.ifad.org/recipes-for-change https://www.ifad.org/en/youth https://decentworkinfoodsystems.org/ https://www.donorplatform.org http://antonellocolonna.it/resort-spa/ https://www.ifad.org/en/agricultural-research-for-development

Kwa siku tatu, viongozi wakuu wa mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa, lile la Mpango wa Chakula (WFP), Chakula na Kilimo (FAO) na Mfuko wa Maendeleo ya Kilimo duniani, IFAD walikuwemo nchini Sudan Kusini kuona ni kwa jinsi gani miradi wanayotekeleza kwa pamoja ya kujenga mnepo na kuhakikisha lishe ya uhakika na bora imeleta mabadiliko. Wakazi wa Apada Boma jimboni Bahr el Ghazal Kaskazini nchini humo walikuwa taswira ya manufaa ya miradi hiyo ambayo wakuu hao walikagua kama inavyofafanua Makala hii iliyoandaliwa na Assumpta Massoi. 

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina ambapo mradi wa serikali ya DRC na UN Women wajengea uwezo wajasiriamali Goma. Pia tunakuletea habari kwa ufupi kutoka IFAD, FAO, WHO na UNICEF ikiwa ni pamoja na Tamko la Haki za binadamu. Mashinani tunakupeleka nchini Sudan, kulikoni? Ikiwa leo ni mwanzo wa Wiki ya Kimataifa ya Unyonyeshaji Maziwa ya Mama kwa mtoto, kaulimbiu ikiwa, "Tufanye unyonyeshaji kazini, ufanye kazi" Mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa la kuhudumia Watoto (UNICEF) na la Afya Ulimwenginu (WHO) wanasisitiza haja ya usaidizi mkubwa wa unyonyeshaji katika sehemu zote za kazi ili kuendeleza na kuboresha maendeleo katika viwango vya unyonyeshaji duniani kote huku ushauri wao ukijumuisha likizo ya uzazi yenye malipo ikiwezekana kwa muda wa miezi sita au zaidi baada ya kujifungua.Wakuu wa mashirika matatu ya Umoja wa Mataifa, lile la Chakula na Kilimo (FAO), Mfuko wa Kimataifa wa Maendeleo ya Kilimo (IFAD) na la Mpango wa Chakula Duniani (WFP) wameonya leo walipokuwa wakihitimisha ziara ya siku tatu nchini Sudan Kusini kuwa madhara ya kutochukua hatua katika kushughulikia majanga tata ya chakula, tabianchi na ukosefu wa usalama nchini humo yatajitokeza katika kupoteza maisha, ustawi na mustakabali wa mamilioni ya watu katika taifa hilo changa duniani.Na tukiendelea na ufafanuzi wa tamko la haki za binadamu la Umoja wa Mataifa ambalo mwaka huu linatimiza miaka 75, Mwanasheria wa Haki za Binadamu nchini Tanzania, Wakili Jebra Kambole anafafanua ibara ya 6 ya tamko hilo.Na mashinani tutamsikia Mkuu wa Operesheni wa Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa linalohusika na masuala ya kibinadamu pamoja na kuratibu masuala ya dharura OCHA aliyetembelea kambi za wakimbizi wa ndani nchini Sudan.Mwenyeji wako ni Leah Mushi, karibu!

This month we take a deep dive on the issue of remittances and how money sent home can be a force for good in rural development. We talk to IFAD's Financing Facility for Remittances Pedro de Vasconcelos. Also Bibiana Vasquez speaks to regional work on remittances in Africa. And we hear from David Berno an expert on digital remittances. Plus Guillaume Top talks about the power of remittances in Mali. Then we take the temperature of the agroecology movement with Prof Miguel Altieri. He's an advocate of sustainable agriculture. Then there's another scintillating episode in our ongoing miniseries from the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development. Here we talk data with IFAD's Jo Puri. And also coming up we meet with the latest Recipes for Change Chef - Chef Saeng, from his home in Los Angeles. This is Farms.Food.Future – a podcast that's Good for You, Good for the Planet and Good for Farmers brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development. For more information: https://www.ifad.org/en/podcasts/episode46 https://www.ifad.org https://www.ifad.org/recipes-for-change https://www.ifad.org/ffr https://www.donorplatform.org www.saengskitchen.com www.instagram.com/saengdouangdara www.facebook.com/saengdouangdara www.youtube.com/saengskitchen The Laotian Cook: Traditional recipes from Northern Laos

Hii leo jaridani mwenyeji wako ni Leah Mushi akimulika mkutano wa mifumo ya chakula ulioanza leo Roma, Italia; Kauli ya mshiriki kutoka Tanzania kwenye mkutano uliomalizika hivi karibuni hapa makao makuu ya UN; Makala anabisha hodi Rwanda ilhali mashinani anakupeleka Tunisia.1. Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa António Guterres amezungumza kwenye mkutano wa viongozi kuhusu Mifumo ya Upatikanaji wa Chakula huko Roma, Italia hii leo akisema bado inastaajabisha kuwa katika dunia yenye utajiri bado kuna watu hawana chakula au wanakufa njaa, huku akipendekeza mambo makuu matatu ya kuzingatia ili kurekebisha mifumo hiyo.2. Mwanaisha Ulenge ambaye ni Mbunge katika Bunge la Tanzania na pia Mjumbe wa Bunge la Dunia IPU, mmoja wa walioshiriki Jukwaa la Umoja wa Mataifa la Ngazi ya juu la kisiasa kuhusu Malengo ya Maendeleo Endelevu, SDGs, lililokamilika wiki iliyopita akihojiwa na Anold Kayanda wa Idhaa hii ya Umoja wa Mataifa hapa jijini New York, Marekani ametoa wito kwa wanawake ulimwenguni kote kwamba wao pia wanapaswa kuwa na mchango katika kuleta usawa wa kijinsia kwanza kwa wao wenyewe kutojiwekea mipaka.3. Makala: Leo inatupeleka mjini Kigali Rwanda ambako mwishoni mwa wiki umekamilika mkutano wa kimataifa wa Women Deliver 2023 (WD2023) au wanawake wanatekeleza. Mkutano ulijikita na suala la ujumuishwaji ili kusongesha usawa endelevu wa kijinsia. Ulihudhuriwa na washiriki zaidi ya 200,000 mtandaoni na ana kwa ana, miongoni mwao ni Martha Wanza kutoka Kenya, anayefanyakazi na shirika la Jumuiya ya wanawake vijana Wakristo nchini humo YWCA.4. Mashinani: Jinsi mkopo na mafunzo kutoka mfuko wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa maendeleo ya kilimo, IFAD umemuinua kiuchumi Hayet Aouida nchini Tunisia.

Zaidi ya watu milioni 122 wanakabiliwa na njaa duniani tangu mwaka 2019 kutokana na majanga mbalimbali, mishtuko ya hali ya hewa pamoja na migogoro ya mara kwa mara ikiwa ni pamoja na vita vya Ukraine hayo yapo kwenye ripoti iliyotolewa leo ya hali ya usalama wa chakula na lishe duniani SOFI. Utafiti uliofanywa kwa ushirikiano wa mashirika matano ya Umoja wa Mataifa kati ya mwaka 2019 mpaka 2022 umebaini kuwa takriban watu milioni 735 wanaokabiliwa na njaa kwa sasa, ikilinganishwa na watu milioni 613 mwaka 2019 hali inayofanywa ufikiaji wa lengo namba 2 la Malengo ya Maendeleo Endelevu SDG la kutokomeza njaa ifikapo mwaka 2030 kutoweza kufikiwa. Ripoti hiyo ilizinduliwa katika majiji matatu Roma Italia, Geneva Uswisi na New York Marekani imeeleza kuwa ingawa maendeleo yameonekana katika kupunguza njaa barani la Asia na Amerika ya Kusini, Afrika inasalia kuwa eneo lililoathiriwa zaidi ambapo mtu mmoja kati ya watano anakabiliwa, na kwa wastani njaa ipo katika kiwango ambacho ni zaidi ya mara mbili ya wastani wa kimataifa.Katika ujumbe wake kwa njia ya video Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa António Guterres akizungumzia ripoti hiyo ya SOFI amesema ingawa kuna miale ya matumaini katika baadhi ya mabara lakini kwa kwa ujumla, tunahitaji juhudi kubwa na za haraka za kimataifa ili kuokoa Malengo ya Maendeleo Endelevu. “Ni lazima tujenge uthabiti dhidi ya migogoro na mishtuko inayosababisha uhaba wa chakula kuanzia kwenye migogoro hadi kwenye hali ya hewa” amesema Katibu Mkuu Guterres.Kwa upande wa njaa na utapiamlo ripoti hiyo imeeleza kuwa uwezo wa watu kupata lishe bora umeshuka kote ulimwenguni kote, zaidi ya watu bilioni 3.1 sawa na asilimia 42 hawakuweza kumudu lishe bora mnamo 2021. Hii inawakilisha ongezeko la jumla la watu milioni 134 ikilinganishwa na 2019.Watoto hususan walio chini ya miaka mitano ni waathirika wakubwa wa utapiamlo. Watu wa vijijini ndio waathirika zaidi wa njaa ikilinganishwa na watu wa mijini lakini nchi zinapaswa kujipanga kwa sera bora kwani idadi kubwa ya watu wanahamia mijini na hivyo tatizo la njaa linaonekana kuongezeka hata mijini.Wakuu wa mashirika matano ya Umoja wa Mataifa ambayo ni Shirika la Chakula na Kilimo FAO, Mfuko wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa maendeleo ya kilimo IFAD, lile la kuhudumia watoto UNICEF, la afya duniani WHO pamoja na la mpango wa chakula duniani WFP katika dibaji yao kwenye ripoti hiyo yenye kurasa 313 wameandika kuwa “Bila shaka, kufikia lengo la Maendeleo Endelevu la kutokomeza njaa ifikapo mwaka 2030 kunaleta changamoto kubwa. Inakadiriwa kuwa takriban watu milioni 600 bado watakuwa wakikabiliwa na njaa ifikapo mwaka 2030. Vichochezi vikuu vya uhaba wa chakula na utapiamlo vimekuwa jambo la kawaida na hivyo hakuna chaguo jingine isipokuwa kuongeza juhudi za kubadilisha mifumo ya chakula kwenye kilimo na kuwasidia ili kufikia lengo hilo namba 2. “Ripoti hiyo inapendekeza ili kukuza uhakika wa wa chakula na lishe kwa ufanisi, lazima kuwe na uingiliaji kati wa sera, na hatua zichukuliwe, uwekezaji lazima uongozwe na uelewa wa kina wa uhusiano mtambuka na unaobadilika kati ya mwendelezo wa vijijini na mijini na mifumo ya kilimo cha chakula.

In this podcast we are looking at Small Island Developing States (SIDS), food security and climate change. We talk to IFAD climate specialist Oliver Page, and we also hear from IFAD projects working with SIDS in the Philippines, Haiti and Tonga. July sees the UN's Food Systems Summit Stocktake taking place in Rome. We'll be talking to Stefanos Fotiou, Director of the UN Food Systems Summit Coordination Hub. Then Max Cotton is back with the third part of our series where we see how he's coping with the self-sufficient life style on his small holding in the UK. And finally we rejoin our ongoing series with the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development - this time we speak with Nikita Eriksen-Hamel, Deputy Director of Agriculture and Food Systems for Global Affairs Canada. This is Farms.Food.Future – a podcast that's Good for You, Good for the Planet and Good for Farmers brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development. For more information: https://www.ifad.org/en/podcasts/episode45 https://www.ifad.org https://www.morditonga.to https://www.un.org https://www.donorplatform.org

Leo ni Siku ya Kimataifa ya Utumaji fedha kwa familia ambapo maadhimisho ya mwaka huu yanaangazia manufaa ambayo ujumuishaji wa kidijitali na kifedha unapohusishwa na utumaji pesa kutoka nchi moja kwenda nyingine, huzisaidia familia zinazopokea fedha kufikia Malengo yao ya Maendeleo Endelevu, SDGs. Kwa mujibu wa takwimu zilizotolewa na Mfuko wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa maendeleo ya kilimo, IFAD, asilimia 14 ya idadi ya watu duniani, au watu bilioni 1, hutuma au kupokea fedha. Hiyo ni sawa na wafanyakazi wahamiaji milioni 200 wanaotuma fedha kwa wanafamilia milioni 800 kote duniani. David Casian ni mwanadiaspora wa Tanzania anayeishi kwa miaka mingi nchini Marekani anaeleza namna matumizi ya dijitali yamesaidia sana katika utumaji fedha nyumbani,  “Teknolojia ya kidijitali kitu cha kwanza walichofanya ni kuondoa mambo ya katikati mengi ambayo yalikuwa yanatuzuia na imeleta ufanisi. Katika muda mdogo tu unaweza ukatuma pes ana mpokeaji akapokea kule nyumbani na kama kuna tatizo la haraka likatatuliwa. Kwa hiyo hivi ni vitu vya muhimu sana tunapenda dijitali kwa sababu kweli imeleta mapinduzi makubwa na tumeweza kufanya mambo mengi kwa wakati mchache.” Aidha Takwimu za Umoja wa Mataifa zinaeleza kuwa mwaka jana 2022, utumaji fedha kimataifa kwa mataifa ya kipato cha chini na cha kati ulifikia dola bilioni 626.  Wastani wa kila mwezi wa dola za Marekani 200 hadi 300 zinazotumwa na wafanyakazi wahamiaji husaidia familia nyingi duniani kote na mwanadiaspora huyu David Casian ni shuhuda wa hilo, “Pesa tunazotuma nyumbani zinasaidia wanafamili kwa upande wa mmoja mmoja lakini pia zinasaidia jamii nzima ya watu wetu. Mtu anaweza akawa anaumwa ukatuma pesa akaweza kutibiwa. Ukatuma pesa mtoto amerudishwa kwa ada shuleni unatuma. Unatuma pesa kwa ajili ya mambo ya uchumi labda mtu anahitaji hela kwa ajili ya kufungua kabiashara kidogo ili aweze kujikimu na hii inasaidia kuchangia uchumi wa mtu mmoja mmoja na vile vile kwa taifa kuijumla. Kwa hiyo ni kitu kizuri na ni kitu cha kukiendeleza na kushukuru kwamba dijitali kwakweli imeleta mabadiliko makubwa katika sekta ya utumaji pesa.” 

We're turning the spotlight on the Near East and North Africa to look at one of the major issues facing the region – water scarcity. With the UN's climate summit later this year – COP28 – taking place in the United Arab Emirates – water scarcity and food security are top of the agenda. In the podcast we'll be talking to IFAD's regional lead Dina Saleh. After that we'll be visiting projects dealing directly with the issues around water scarcity and food security in Egypt and also in Jordan. Also we'll find out why some of the biggest names in Italian football are getting behind IFAD's work. Also how to produce affordable, high-quality protein feed and organic fertilizers with insects. Then Dr. Colin Zhu, medical professional, chef and nutritionist talks about the link of organic farming to better health. Plus we hear about non-GMO hybrid potato crops from Dutch company Solynta. This is Farms.Food.Future – a podcast that's Good for You, Good for the Planet and Good for Farmers brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development. For more information: https://www.ifad.org/en/podcasts/episode44 https://www.ifad.org/en/web/operations/regions/nen https://www.thechefdoc.app https://www.solynta.com https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/changing-the-world-one-goal-at-a-time?p_l_back_url=%2Fen%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dfootball