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Strengthening food systems through devel...

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
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With a wide-ranging network of donors, international financial institutions and development agencies, the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD) has become a critical part of the rural development landscape.

From the Italian G7 to the world of sustainable blended finance, we take a look behind the scenes of the essential and innovative financial work it does for rural communities around the world.

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