Swaziland

IFAD’s strategy in Swaziland is designed to reduce the high levels of poverty in rural areas and improve food security and livelihoods, especially for the most vulnerable and marginalized members of rural communities – households headed by women, households affected by HIV/AIDS, and young men and orphans. To meet these goals IFAD places emphasis on intensifying agricultural output and supporting the participation of smallholder farmers within irrigation schemes, as well as helping develop small rural businesses. In particular, IFAD works to improve linkages to financial services and markets, to support providers of financial and marketing services and to strengthen the capacity of poor rural communities and their institutions.

IFAD in Swaziland

Rural Poverty Portal: Swaziland