The 2025 International Seminar on Global Poverty Reduction Partnerships witnessed a significant milestone with the launch of the latest Global Poverty Reduction Case Series, featuring 108 exemplary models selected from 840 submissions across 40 countries and regions. This comprehensive collection showcases sustainable and replicable poverty alleviation strategies, operational technologies, and inclusive approaches designed for vulnerable populations worldwide.
The curated cases span diverse geographical contexts including Ghana, Kenya, Laos, and Brazil, offering multifaceted insights into effective poverty reduction methodologies. Notable initiatives include an agricultural technical assistance program in Fiji’s Northern Division, rural vitalization projects in China’s Hunan province, and China-Africa collaborative efforts to strengthen rice value chains in West Africa.
During the seminar, Gao Anming, Editor-in-Chief of China International Communications Group, emphasized the transformative role of technology in poverty governance. He revealed the development of an AI-powered poverty governance intelligent agent that will utilize a global database to automatically identify relevant case studies and propose tailored solutions for specific countries, thereby enhancing the precision of international experience sharing.
Carlos Aldeco, FAO Representative for China and DPRK, described the case series as an essential global public good that captures “real solutions from real communities for real challenges.” The collection promotes innovations such as digital extension services and climate-smart villages while fostering global solidarity.
Nii Quaye-Kumah, IFAD Representative to China, underscored the power of partnership and knowledge sharing, noting that “no single country has all the answers.” The China-IFAD South-South and Triangular Cooperation Facility enables real-time strategy enhancement through mutual learning and experience exchange.
The event convened nearly 200 representatives from 17 countries and 7 international organizations, who shared innovative practices including international organizations’ empowerment of small-holder farmers in poverty reduction efforts. The seminar also marked the official launch of the seventh global poverty reduction case collection.