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Sep 8
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Elevating rural voices on the global sta...

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
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World leaders will gather in New York for 80th session of the UN General Assembly – where rural communities hit hard by climate change, conflict and hunger have a chance to be heard on the global stage.

In this episode, we hear from advocates who are taking action to amplify these rural voices. Join us as we discuss how rural development is financed, the power of building political movements and how we can keep food security high on the political agenda.

Find out more: Elevating rural voices on the global stage - Episode 91

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