“Small-scale producers are not just beneficiaries. They are investable partners, central to the functioning of global food systems”
At #RomeNutritionWeek, I joined @sanchezcastejon, @FAODG and @WFPChief for a timely discussion on the impact of the Middle East conflict on food
Food security is macro-critical. When energy, fertilizer, transport and trade are disrupted, the effects move quickly through economies, markets and households.
But the pressure is often felt first at the first mile.
For @IFAD, this is where resilience must be built. By investing in rural producers, local value chains and stronger rural economies, we can help food systems withstand shocks before they become deeper crises.
The Rome-based Agencies bring complementary strengths to this effort. @WFP brings emergency response capacity. @FAO provides data, standards and policy guidance. IFAD invests for the long term and acts as a co-investment platform, connecting capital to rural transformation.
Working together, and with committed partners, we can help reduce vulnerability, strengthen food systems and support greater stability.
#FinancingTheFirstMile#RNW26
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