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Alvaro Lario

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Alvaro Lario

@IFADPresident

The official account of Alvaro Lario, President of @IFAD and Chair of @UN_Water. #FinancingTheFirstMile

Joined February 2015

Alvaro Lario
@IFADPresident
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Hunger has declined for a third consecutive year. That is welcome progress and proof that coordinated action and investment can make a difference. However, #SOFI2026 also warns that progress remains fragile. Nearly 2.7 billion people may still be unable to afford a healthy diet.
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International Fund for Agricultural Development
@IFAD
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Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, according to the 2026 edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (#SOFI2026) report. But progress remains fragile and uneven – with food insecurity still highest in rural areas and among women.
Alvaro Lario
@IFADPresident
Jul 18
As I reflect on my time at #HLPF, one central thread ran through my bilateral discussions. Rural transformation will not be delivered by any one institution or source of finance. It requires governments, international financial institutions, the private sector, philanthropy and
Alvaro Lario reposted
International Fund for Agricultural Development
@IFAD
Jul 18
Hunger and food insecurity – what do the latest figures show? @IFADPresident Alvaro Lario will join partners at @FAO HQ for the launch of the 2026 edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (#SOFI2026). Watch the livestream on 21 July at 12:00 CEST:
Alvaro Lario
@IFADPresident
Jul 17
.@IFAD exists to ensure global finance reaches rural communities that are often disproportionally affected by hunger, climate risk, fragility and economic shocks. At #HLPF, I joined @UNECOSOC Lok Bahadur Thapa, @UN Under-Secretary-General @MelissaFleming and @AminaJMohammed for
Alvaro Lario
@IFADPresident
Jul 16
Tonga’s leadership matters far beyond its shores. For Small Island Developing States, resilient food systems are central to climate adaptation, food security and economic stability. On the margins of #HLPF in New York, I held bilateral discussions with the Prime Minister of
Alvaro Lario
@IFADPresident
Jul 16
Food crises do not begin or end at national borders. COVID-19, conflict, climate and economic shocks and disruptions to energy, fertiliser and trade have shown how quickly pressure in one part of the world can spread through food systems and reach communities thousands of miles
Alvaro Lario
@IFADPresident
Jul 14
This week at #HLPF, I have the opportunity to reflect with colleagues, partners and Member States on what comes next for global #water action. The launch of the United Nations SDG 6 Synthesis Report last week offered both encouragement and a clear reminder of the work ahead.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 Synthesis Report on Water and Sanitation 2026
From unwater.org
Alvaro Lario
@IFADPresident
Jul 11
Pleased to speak with @NHKWORLD_News about the Enhanced Linkages between Private Sector and Small-scale Producers (ELPS) initiative, financed by Japan, @IFAD and private sector partners. In Tanzania, ELPS is connecting nearly 1,400 coffee farmers with expertise, markets and
Alvaro Lario
@IFADPresident
Jul 10
It was a pleasure to welcome Zou Jiayi, the President of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) at an important moment as AIIB enters its second decade. @IFAD and @AIIB_Official are building on their strong partnership and move toward joint investments in Asia and beyond.
Alvaro Lario
@IFADPresident
Jul 8
Africa’s future will be shaped in its rural economies and areas. Today at @IFAD, I was pleased to co-host with Italy the event “Advancing the Italian Mattei Plan: Scaling Joint Investments in Agriculture and Food Systems.” The #MatteiPlan reflects an important shift in
Alvaro Lario
@IFADPresident
Jul 6
Rural development is one of the most powerful investments we can make in global prosperity, food security and stability. Small farms of up to five hectares produce around half of the world’s food. Behind this are rural women, men and young people working at the first mile of
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Alvaro Lario reposted
International Fund for Agricultural Development
@IFAD
Jul 5
Private sector engagement is a decisive driver of rural transformation. When companies connect with rural areas, they bring markets, capital and innovation closer to small‑scale producers, turning local production into viable, long‑term business opportunities. Evidence from 58
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Alvaro Lario
@IFADPresident
Jul 2
It was my pleasure to welcome Gulf Cooperation Countries Ambassadors to @IFAD for the first IFAD–GCC Dialogue. For nearly 50 years, IFAD and GCC countries have worked together to invest in rural people, strengthen food systems and build long-term resilience. This partnership