Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Newly appointed Managing Director (Office of Technical Delivery) at International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Pieternel Boogaard has said despite challenges, smallholder farmers in Bangladesh continue to grow food and sustain their livelihoods.

"It is inspiring to witness how IFAD's investments are delivering tangible results. Through access to financial and advisory services, technology, and training, farmers and entrepreneurs are expanding their businesses and improving production," she said on Thursday.

Boogaard was on her first official visit to Bangladesh this week (January 25-28) since being appointed.

Boogaard said IFAD's bilateral partnerships with the Governments of the Netherlands and Denmark, a...