Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Yunus urged IFAD to fund social businesses for Bangladeshi youth, women, farmers, and fishers to boost exports and climate-resilient agriculture.

flag Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus urged IFAD to create a social business fund for Bangladeshi youth, women, farmers, and fishers during a meeting with IFAD President Alvaro Lario at the World Food Forum in Rome. flag The discussion focused on boosting exports of mangoes and jackfruit, expanding deep-sea fishing, promoting climate-resilient farming, and scaling up buffalo milk dairy production, including mozzarella cheese. flag Yunus highlighted the need for technology, cold storage, and processing infrastructure, noting growing interest from China. flag IFAD, which has funded 37 projects in Bangladesh since 1978 totaling $4.26 billion, currently supports six active projects worth $412 million. flag Lario expressed interest in strengthening partnerships and social business initiatives.

3 Articles