During the official ceremony on October 4, Paul Van Mele and Jonas Wanvoeke received the award on behalf of Access Agriculture from Alexander De Croo, Deputy Prime Minister and Belgian Minister of Development Cooperation and Digital Agenda. After presenting its innovative approach, products and…

Over the last four years, GFAR has played a leading role in mobilizing awareness and learning about farmers rights, to help farmers continue to benefit from the crop varieties and traits they have developed over generations, both in their own use and when used for further breeding. In partnership…

Legal/Policy Adviser, Empowerment of Rural Communities/Farmer’s rights to genetic resources and data Duty station: Rome, Italy, or other location as appropriate.  Contract type: International consultancy  Duration: 2 months, with possibility of further extension, subject to performance…

IFAD’s Annual Report and Highlights for 2016 have just been published. People from across the organization have contributed and the report contains a wealth of information on the year’s work and results – stories, facts, figures and analysis. Here’s a snapshot of the ongoing portfolio and new…