Reducing food loss in rural development projects. Examples from IFAD’s investments

Abstract

IFAD does not explicity identify reduction of food losses and waste within its strategic framework or streategic objectives. Yet, several IFAD investments take concrete actions to tackle this form of inefficiency and pull beneficiaries towards a more sustainable approach for food processing, distribution and consumption at different points of the food supply chain. This chapter presents the lessons learned, contextualizing within broader objectives including of food system transformation, across the regions where IFAD operates. The chapter concludes with a set of policy recommendation for programme designers and implementers.