IFAD targeting policy: reaching the rural poor
Principles, approach, methods and tools
The purpose of the IFAD targeting policy is to: (a) provide a clear definition of IFAD’s target group and establish a shared conceptual understanding of targeting; (b) outline the general principles that will guide IFAD in identifying and reaching the target group, and the methods and means that it will use to this end; and (c) provide an overview of how targeting will be addressed in the context of IFAD’s operational instruments.
This policy is outlined in a 38 pages document which addresses the following issues:
IFAD’s target group and targeting approach: general premises, IFAD’s target group, inclusive approach
Guiding principles for identifying and reaching the target group
Methods and measures for reaching target groups: the diagnostic framework, development and implementation of a targeting strategy
Targeting in IFAD’s operational instruments: operational instruments, supervision, implementation support and monitoring, cost implications
IFAD’s experience and lessons learned on targeting
Full document can be downloaded on IFAD web site at this address: www.ifad.org/operations/policy/policydocs.htm