 Hand in Hand is a flagship FAO initiative designed to accelerate the transformation of agri-food systems by delivering on the sustainable development goals through the eradication of poverty, ending hunger and reducing inequalities. With up to 70 countries already members, the Hand in Hand initiative has become a beacon of hope for millions, targeting regions of the world where poverty and hunger are at their highest. How does the initiative work? It uses a territorial approach, a geospatial platform with advanced data and analysis, innovative solutions and the mobilisation of financing. Hand in Hand is not just about economic growth, it's about holistic sustainable development, addressing economic, social and environmental aspects simultaneously. By identifying key interactions, we ensure that our actions promote both financial prosperity and environmental stewardship. At the heart of the Hand in Hand initiative is investment planning that brings together governments, experts and all other key stakeholders in agri-food systems. What are the steps involved? First, we collect different layers of geospatial information from the Hand in Hand geospatial platform to measure market access using raster analysis. Second, we measure agriculture potential by estimating stochastic profit frontiers that bring together prices of products, input prices and profits reported by farmers. The level of efficiency in agricultural profits is measured by controlling for land size, socio-economic characteristics, biophysical conditions and market access, as estimated in the first step. Third, we quantify the level of efficiency relative to the agricultural potential estimated in the second step. Fourth, we combine steps two and three with poverty maps to prioritise interventions and develop the typology of micro-regions to be used for the prioritisation of investments. Based on this analysis, we build a typology of micro-regions. Typology Honduras, for example. Hand in Hand focuses on the green areas where we know there is agricultural potential with all our investment plans designed to resolve bottlenecks that farmers are facing in order to unleash their potential. By doing this, we can help farmers move out of poverty in a sustainable way. So, the result is investment plans that actually transform communities, strengthen local economies and make them more sustainable. Tracking the effects of these new investments on greenhouse gas emissions and improving their design to further reduce carbon footprints is critical to achieving Agenda 2030 and the Paris Agreement, but also to attract climate finance. Using state-of-the-art models like the Exact Carbon Balance Tool allows countries and investors to make informed decisions. With partnerships being crucial to success, the Hand in Hand Initiative brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including governments, donors, private enterprises, producer organisations, civil society and research institutions. These partnerships are critical to implement our goals, from data analysis, technology and funding to capacity development. Because governance is about ensuring national ownership and leadership, the Hand in Hand Initiative puts countries in the driver's seat. Country task force teams include government officials to ensure transparency and accountability. Through shared information platforms, Hand in Hand fosters coordination, mutual accountability and enables timely problem solving. From empowering farmers in Angola to modernising agriculture in Bangladesh, the Hand in Hand Initiative is already changing lives for the better all around the world. FAO's Open Access Hand in Hand Geospatial Platform is a key tool for digital agriculture transformation and rural development. To help support evidence-based policymaking, the initiative's data lab for statistical innovation fills the gaps in official statistics by extracting data from non-conventional sources and combining cutting-edge technologies, including web scraping, text mining, geospatial data analysis and artificial intelligence. But none of this is possible without the participation of private sector partners bringing investments and know-how to areas where it is needed most. Join hands with FAO's Hand in Hand Initiative and be part of the solution. Together we can eradicate poverty and hunger and create a brighter future for all, leaving no one behind.