India-IFAD launches Country Strategic Opportunities Programme

On 12th May 2026, the Government of India, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), launched a new Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP).

What is COSOP?

  • A strategic investment and development framework that defines the long-term partnership between a host country and IFAD.
  • It serves as an operational blueprint to modernize rural livelihoods, moving beyond simple poverty alleviation toward building market-oriented, climate-resilient rural systems.
  • Term: The program has eight-year duration, spanning from 2026 to 2033.
  • 2 Strategic Priorities:
  • 1.Resilience Building: Enhancing the social, economic, and climate resilience of vulnerable rural communities.
  • 2.Knowledge Scaling: Strengthening knowledge systems to replicate successful Indian development ....
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