Alors qu'il est clair que les femmes aident de maniere significative a l'elimination de la faim et de la malnutrition, il est egalement evident qu'elles doivent etre mieux representees politiquement et participer davantage au dialogue sur les politiques. The focus on women informed broader discussions on what is influencing West Africa's development and food security prospects, and what innovative policies and approaches can strengthen the resilience of the most vulnerable populations in the region. It also led to the adoption of the Milan Declaration by the members of the Global Alliance for Resilience (AGIR) - Sahel and West Africa.