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International Fund for Agricultural Development

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UN agency in poor countries a specialized United Nations agency with a mandate to combat hunger and rural poverty in countries with developing economies. Established as an international financial institution in 1977 following the 1974 World Food Conference, it has financed projects in over 100 countries and independent territories, to which it has committed US$7.7 billion in grants and loans. It has three sources of finance: contributions from members, loan payments, and investment income.

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Definitions of ’International Fund for Agricultural Development’ and meaning of ’International Fund for Agricultural Development’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’International Fund for Agricultural Development’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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