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.
- debt
- job
- tariff
- 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.