Keynote Address

Event: Financing Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems in Asia and the Pacific

Keynote Address

16 March 2021

Author / Speaker:

Alvaro Lario, IFAD - Other materials by the author

Alvaro Lario cited how IFAD helped farmers in transforming agriculture and help eradicate poverty through financing. He highlighted that investments are needed in small-scale agriculture as these create jobs and help reduce poverty and food insecurity. There is also the need for, stronger policy engagement, and improved strategic partnerships. He shared some of IFAD's work in helping smallholder farmers while partnering with NGOs and private sector.

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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