The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has appointed Rocío Medina Bolívar , a Peruvian expert in international financing for development , as its new Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) . Based at IFAD’s regional headquarters in Panama City , Medina Bolívar will oversee an extensive portfolio of projects across the region aimed at empowering rural communities, enhancing food security, and promoting climate resilience.

A Portfolio with Global Impact

Medina Bolívar will manage 26 projects in 14 countries , representing a total investment of US$2.5 billion . This includes resources mobilized from IFAD and co-financing partners. The projects target rural transformation by:

Strengthening small-scale farmers and their access to marke

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