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Call for Proposals: IFAD Support for Food Systems Transformation in the Central Sahel

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Location:Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
Status:Open
Budget: USD 2,000,000
Award ceiling: USD 2,000,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Food Systems & Livelihoods, Agriculture & Rural Development
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Government / Public Bodies, Private Sector, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)
Eligible applicant countries: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
Date posted: Sep 23, 2026

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Call for Proposals: IFAD Support for Food Systems Transformation in the Central SahelThe International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is seeking proposals from eligible organizations to implement a regional initiative supporting food systems tra
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About the Funding Agency

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial organization and a United Nations agency that aims to alleviate poverty and hunger in the rural regions of developing nations. Established in Rome, IFAD is the only international development agency specifically devoted to rural economies and food security and is involved in over 200 programs in almost 100 countries.

Other offices are located in countries such as Ecuador, Turkey, Moldova, Sudan, Mauritius, Burundi, Dem. Rep. Congo, Cameroon, Afghanistan, Colombia, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Benin, Mali, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Yemen, Madagascar, USA, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. IFAD supports and funds projects that strengthen land and water management, expand rural infrastructure, train and educate farmers in more efficient technologies, boost climate change resilience and improve market access. Its approach is that Investing in rural people is a long-term solution to many of today's challenges since hunger, poverty, youth unemployment and forced migration are all deeply rooted in rural regions and these may all be dramatically alleviated by investing in small-scale agriculture and inclusive rural development.

IFAD’s actions and projects are involved in agriculture, civil engineering, poverty reduction and rural development sectors because rural development is critical for eradicating hunger and poverty and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

About the Sectors

Food Systems & Livelihoods

Features all the components, activities, and processes related to food production, processing, safety, and access, as well as initiatives that support livelihoods and income generation for individuals and communities.


Key areas:
  • Food systems and processing
  • Food security, nutrition, and resilience
  • Livelihood support and income-generating activities

Agriculture & Rural Development

Comprises agricultural production and rural development activities aimed at improving food systems, livelihoods, and living conditions in rural and non-urban areas.


Key areas:
  • Crop cultivation and livestock production
  • Agricultural inputs, practices, and equipment
  • Rural development and support to farming communities

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Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso continues to address infrastructure gaps amid ongoing development challenges by mobilizing external financing and multilateral support for transport, digital and basic services. Recent World Bank‑supported projects are strengthening climate‑resilient road and rail networks to improve connectivity and trade, and expanding digital infrastructure and public services to drive growth and inclusion. Urban mobility and basic infrastructure investments in secondary cities are helping improve access to services and economic opportunities for populations affected by instability and climate shocks. While security and fiscal constraints complicate implementation, infrastructure development remains a core component of the country’s medium‑term growth and resilience strategies.

Nr. of tenders: 16630
Nr. of grants: 3722
Nr. of donors: 740
Nr. of jobs: 35

Mali

Mali faces significant infrastructure and development challenges amid political instability and security pressures. Investments in road corridors, rural electrification and water systems aim to improve connectivity and support agricultural and mining sectors. However, fiscal constraints and governance limitations have slowed implementation of large-scale projects. Strengthening institutional capacity, improving infrastructure governance and enhancing regional integration through Sahel trade corridors remain central to promoting economic resilience and diversification beyond gold exports.

Nr. of tenders: 18573
Nr. of grants: 3630
Nr. of donors: 834
Nr. of jobs: 31
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