IFAD & China: 45 Years of Rural Innovation & Global Impact
Celebrating 45 years of IFAD-China collaboration in transforming rural economies, reducing poverty, and pioneering sustainable agricultural innovations with global impact.
News & Insights Across Asia
Celebrating 45 years of IFAD-China collaboration in transforming rural economies, reducing poverty, and pioneering sustainable agricultural innovations with global impact.
Rural women in Africa face systemic barriers, but targeted investments in infrastructure and policy can unlock their economic potential and drive sustainable growth.
Huang Hongying transformed Guizhou’s barren hills into thriving organic tea fields, empowering 309 rural households and training thousands of women over a decade.
Jingmai Mountain combines AI, blockchain, and automation to preserve ancient Pu’er tea traditions, ensuring quality and traceability for global enthusiasts.
Discover how Xinjiang’s Altay Prefecture is transforming camel milk into a sustainable economic driver, boosting local incomes and revitalizing rural communities.
Discover how Xinjiang’s thriving honey industry, powered by unique black bees and diverse nectar sources, is revitalizing rural communities and boosting sustainable growth.
Discover how Yunnan’s Jingmai Mountain blends ancient traditions with sustainable practices to produce some of the world’s most sought-after teas, cherished by connoisseurs globally.
Herdsmen in Xinjiang’s Altay region migrate 200,000 livestock to winter pastures, blending tradition with sustainable practices amid stunning landscapes.
Kenyan engineer Danton Kipkurui’s Wise AI app uses IoT and satellite data to help farmers protect livestock during droughts, blending tech and sustainability.
A once-struggling village in Xinjiang’s Ili Valley thrives by shifting from traditional crops to lavender cultivation, boosting local economy and tourism.
Su Guowen, last Blang prince, transforms oral traditions into UNESCO-recognized heritage, preserving Jingmai Mountain’s ancient tea culture for future generations.
Quzhou in Zhejiang Province leverages sweet potato cultivation to drive sustainable economic growth, creating a model for regional development in the Yangtze River Delta.
China unveils eco-friendly agricultural technologies at global expo, highlighting cross-strait collaborations and sustainable solutions for food security challenges.
Breakthroughs in drone technology are revolutionizing industries across Asia, from precision farming to disaster response, as revealed at a recent Beijing exhibition.
Workers in Zhejiang’s Qiandao Lake harness floating water spinach farms to improve water quality while supporting local ecosystems and economies.
Explore how China’s Honghe Hani Rice Terraces and Bali’s Subak System blend ancient irrigation with modern tourism, fostering cultural preservation and economic growth.
Guangzhou’s high-tech farms are revolutionizing agriculture with drones and AI, boosting yields while promoting sustainability. A glimpse into China’s green future.
Hejiaba Village in Guizhou transforms lotus leaves into lucrative noodles, driving economic growth and sustainable agriculture in rural China.
International experts convene in Yunnan to address global food challenges through agricultural biodiversity, emphasizing climate resilience and inclusive solutions.
Ngodrup Wangmo mobilizes women in Lhasa village to transform 16-acre vineyard, boosting prosperity on the Tibetan plateau through sustainable agriculture.