The event will bring together non-governmental agencies, intergovernmental agencies, UN agencies working on the Sahel with the actors of the food systems.  

The Dialogue is expected to add value by providing the following: 

• Analysis of some of the current strategies and initiatives running across the region; 
• Assessment of opportunities and challenges in achieving food security in the Sahel;  
• Perspectives on how the empowering youth, women and indigenous could directly contribute to improving resilience in the region.  

• Exchange of experiences and lessons learned.