world_organizations medium Fill in the Blank

IFAD's Rural Enterprise and Agribusiness Facility (REAF) provides blended finance to de-risk investments in rural enterprises, leveraging public funds to attract private capital for inclusive agri-food value chains and _____ creation.

  1. debt
  2. job
  3. tariff
  4. quota

Answer: job

REAF uses guarantees, first-loss capital, and technical assistance to encourage private investment in smallholder-inclusive agribusinesses. By sharing risks and building capacities, it stimulates entrepreneurship, creates decent rural jobs (especially for youth and women), and strengthens local economies.

Topic International Fund for Agricultural Development
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC