\nThe two parties reaffirmed their common goal of further reducing poverty and hunger in rural regions of the world.
\nDuring their meeting, Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis and his authoritative interlocutor discussed the strengthening of relations between Switzerland and the IFAD.<\/p>\n
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Low- and middle-income countries in the hearts of the Swiss<\/h3>\n
Both are committed to making agriculture in low- and middle-income countries more sustainable.
\nThe Head of the FDFA and the President of FISA also discussed the role of the Fund and its efforts to make agriculture more inclusive, more productive and more resilient in order to reduce hunger and malnutrition globally.
\nAs a specialized bank, the IFAD promotes farmer entrepreneurship and pursues a modern form of development investment.
\nFederal Councillor Cassis reiterated the common goal of increasing support for public-private partnerships in this area.<\/p>\n
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\nSwitzerland and the “fantastic four” of direct democracy<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe ethic of competitiveness and the spirit of federalism<\/strong><\/a>
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Since the 1970s, the “small” FISA against every food crisis<\/h3>\n
\nThe Fund is, to date, the smallest international financial institution, but the only one with a mandate that focuses exclusively on the rural population (small farmers, fishermen, people who do not own land, indigenous people).
\nIts goal is to improve not only their food security, but also their nutrition to make them more resilient to risks. FISA intends to double its presence and aid in this sector by 2030.<\/p>\n![\"Ignazio](\"https:\/\/swissfederalism.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Ignazio-Cassis-Consigliere-Federale-della-Svizzera-e-Gilbert-Houngbo-presidente-del-Fondo-Internazionale-per-lo-Sviluppo-Agricolo-683x1024.jpeg\")
Towards the UN World Summit on Food Systems 2021<\/h3>\n
\nAs one of its founding members, Switzerland supports its innovative approaches and financial mechanisms aimed at improving access to credit for economically weaker countries.
\nIn addition, Switzerland encourages the participation of IFAD in the UN World Summit on Food Systems 2021 and in the promotion of agro-ecological approaches in agriculture.
\nA transition to sustainable food systems requires concrete results and new paradigms.
\nThe Fund is one of 16 priority multilateral organizations in Switzerland’s international cooperation, and the support it receives is part of Switzerland’s development policy priorities and international cooperation strategy (IC 2021-2024).<\/p>\n
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