International Fund for Agricultural Development (Afghanistan)

IFAD works with small farmers and vulnerable and marginalized socioeconomic groups, particularly women and ethnic minorities, in rural and mountain environments. IFAD's current work in Afghanistan takes into account the difficult security situation in most of the country.

The programme’s objective is to reduce gender disparities and increase the social and economic status of vulnerable and marginalized communities. Its specific objectives are to:

• strengthen the capacity of local development institutions, entrepreneurs and government agencies for planning, enterprise development and economic growth;
• increase access to financial services in rural areas;
• enhance the assets, skills and productivity of rural households.