John Stanier Author

Founded in 1977, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a United Nations agency with a mandate to alleviate poverty, increase food production, and improve nutrition among the rural poor. Operating more than 265 projects in over 90 developing countries with a total cost of over $10 billion, IFAD has gained a widespread reputation as a recognized leader in micro-economic development for its innovative, grassroots approach. John Stanier is the first officer of the British Army to have held the post of Director of Public Relations and was Chief of the General Staff from 1982 to 1985.