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The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka. File
Agriculture

Educated youth urged to lead agricultural transformation

Friday, November 22, 2024
Tourists visit Akagera National Park. In Rwanda, every $1 million (approximately Rwf1.3 billion) invested in nature-based tourism creates 1,328 new jobs, both directly and indirectly.
Rwanda

Nature-based tourism poised to boost Rwanda’s economy

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
L-R: Eng. Tan Seng Chuah, President-Elect, World Federation of Engineering Organizations (Singapore); Prof. Dr Shahbaz Khan, UNESCO Director, Regional Office for East Asia (China); Eng. Kazawadi Papias Dedeki, President FAEO (Rwanda); Ing. Aridai (Ari) Herrera, President UPADI (USA); Prof. Dr Aung Kyaw Myat President FEIAP (Myanmar); Ir. Dr Tan Yean Chin, Secretary General, FEIAP (Malaysia); and Ir. Prof. Chuah Hean Teik, FEIAP (Malaysia).
Featured

Empowering Africa’s youth for thriving agri-food sector: FAO’s engagement at YouthConnekt 2024

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during the session on Measuring the Green Wealth of Africa in Baku on November 13. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Africa’s climate renaissance: Building resilience through COP29

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Rwanda National Police officers rescue Kigali residents stranded on a flooded street on February 3, 2020. File Photo
Environment

Why countries must accelerate climate adaptation efforts

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Heifer Rwanda, Hello Tractor, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources officially launched Rwanda’s first-ever Mechanisation Hub in Kayonza District. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Heifer Rwanda, Hello Tractor collaborate to establish Rwanda's first 'Mechanisation Hub' in Kayonza

Friday, November 15, 2024
Rwandan dance troupe performing Umushayayo’ at CIIE 2024. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Together for an inclusive and shared future

Friday, November 15, 2024
A tomato farmer packages his produce for the market. Rwanda's agricultural sector continues to lag behind regional averages, with productivity levels three to six times lower than those of the most productive neighboring countries. Photo Courtesy   
Agriculture

How Rwanda can boost agricultural productivity

Friday, November 15, 2024
Telesphore Ndabamenye, RAB's Director General says Rwanda is reducing dependence on rain-fed agriculture.
Agriculture

Experts warn against reliance on rain-fed agriculture

Thursday, November 14, 2024
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Rwanda

RICA Seed Center graduates first cohort of Rwandan seed professionals in Seed Technology and Business

Thursday, November 14, 2024
Unity Club is made up of present and former cabinet members and their spouces

Reflections on Unity Club Intwararumuri: A 28-year journey of bearing the torch of unity

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Agricultural expert working on new varieties of potatoes grown in a greenhouse in the Musanze District. FSD Africa and Shortlist project that Africa’s green economy could generate up to 3.3 million direct jobs by 2030.Photo by Sam Ngendahimana 

Africa’s growth potential and the promise of a green economy

Tuesday, November 12, 2024