ROME-- Sheeran will speak on behalf of the United Nations during Wednesday’s plenary session on “A New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States” and moderate a panel discussion during Thursday’s side event “Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition: Getting the Results”.

The side event, co-hosted by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, will highlight WFP’s work with the Government of Rwanda in using Purchase for Progress – an innovative programme to connect smallholder farmers to formal markets – to stimulate agricultural production in the country.

Sheeran will also hold a series of bilateral meetings with key donors during the Forum, before departing for Rome on Friday.