Rwanda

As of 1 August 2025, the Netherlands Agricultural Network representation at the Dutch Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda is closed.

The Gishanda Fish Farm shines out of the Eastern region of Rwanda as a centre for sustainable development, innovative aquaculture production and community empowerment.

Rwanda’s economy continues to showcase resilience and steady growth, underpinned by diverse sectors and robust policy frameworks. The country has made significant strides in promoting economic stability, with consistent GDP growth rates. The government’s proactive efforts to attract foreign investment, coupled with ongoing infrastructure development initiatives, contribute to the country’s attractiveness as an investment destination.

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), the Netherlands Embassy in Rwanda and the TRAIDE Foundation celebrated many years existence of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) program called Sustainable Development Goals Partnerships (SDGP), by organizing an international Linking & Learning event in Kigali on 8 and 9 March. Rwanda was chosen as location as the Agricultural office of the Netherlands Embassy played a very active part in the creation of the 3 SDGP partnerships and provided close monitoring along the way.

Landen in Oost-Afrika, waaronder Oeganda en Rwanda, worden het meest getroffen door klimaatverandering. Neerslagpatronen veranderen en temperaturen worden extremer tijdens droge perioden. Daarom is het van groot belang om in deze regio samen te werken en boeren te helpen om te investeren en de juiste beslissingen te nemen, op het juiste moment. In Agrospecial Klimaattop COP27.

Verlies van vruchtbare grond door erosie is een groot probleem in Rwanda. Daarom wordt ingezet op maatregelen om dit tegen te gaan, bijvoorbeeld terrasvorming en aanplant van bomen. Dit artikel maakt deel uit van de Agrospecial Bodemverbetering wereldwijd.