world_organizations medium MCQ

IFAD's Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility (IPAF) provides small grants directly to indigenous communities for projects that strengthen land rights, preserve traditional knowledge, and promote sustainable livelihoods aligned with their cultural values and self-determination.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

IPAF empowers indigenous peoples as agents of their own development. Community-led projects may include territorial mapping, eco-tourism, seed banks, or advocacy training. This approach respects free, prior, and informed consent, enhances resilience, and contributes to biodiversity conservation and climate action.

Topic International Fund for Agricultural Development
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC