At the #IFADGoverningCouncil in Rome, I shared Sierra Leone’s remarkable progress under my flagship, #FeedSalone, a program to transform food systems, where rural development drives our mission. In Sierra Leone, our smallholder farmers, especially women & youth, are the backbone of our economy. Thanks to @IFAD’s steadfast support, Sierra Leone has made bold strides in transforming rural livelihoods. Together, we are rolling out new transformative programs. I urge global partners to boost investments, unlock innovative financing, and prioritize rural communities —because the first mile is where food security is won or lost. #IFADGC48 #FoodSystemsTransformation