International Fund for Agricultural Development (Peru)

In Peru, IFAD loans work to address the needs of small-scale farmers in the northern and southern highlands, the country's poorest regions, and major challenges regarding natural resources, technical assistance, financial services and production management.

IFAD has also introduced awards for innovation and conservation of traditional knowledge in Peru. Among the innovations are public competitions to assign development resources and manage natural assets, savings accounts for rural women, direct money transfers for project participants to hire technical advisers, and ecosistemic services. These good practices and innovations have been replicated in other countries, bringing positive results in benefit of small-scale farmers.