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In line with the National Strategy for Transformation 2 (NST2, 2024-2029 ), Rwanda has drawn up a National Aquaculture Strategy for Rwanda (NASR) that contributes towards achieving better standards of living and improved nutrition conditions for the population of 14M (in 2023), which increasing...
As Rwanda strides towards its ambitious goal of becoming an upper-middle-income country by 2035, and a high-income nation by 2050, the agriculture sector, Rwanda’s second-largest economic contributor, requires transformative innovations and technologies. Themed “Building resilient and sustainable...
Kwihaza is a 4-year project (2023-2026) aimed at developing the value chains in Rwanda's aquaculture, fisheries, and horticulture sectors. The program recognizes the significant potential for growth and opportunities in both domestic and foreign markets and seeks to unlock the full potential...
The Second National Agroforestry Conference has been successfully held in Kigali from 28 to 29 May 2024. The event emphasized the importance of adopting agroforestry practices among Rwandan farmers and policymakers to enhance soil protection, increase crop yields, diversify the sources of income...
Enabel, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) host the "Chicken and Pork Gastronomic Event 2024", on March 22nd, 2024 in Kigali. This event aimed at revolutionizing the culinary landscape...
Enabel, through its agriculture intervention has been instrumental in transforming the pig farming landscape in Rwanda.The intervention has not only addressed the insufficiency of exotic pig breeds but has also boosted productivity and profitability for pig farmers like Peace Niyoyita.Peace Niyoyita...
In Musanze district, the Belgium funded Urban Economic Development initiative UEDi implemented by Enabel has been a catalyst for change. The inspiring story of Pauline Hagenimana is an example of women's empowerment. Pauline's journey into the world of carpentry, a domain traditionally dominated ...
The completion of a new bridge in the Musanze district's Rwaza sector represents an important improvement in local infrastructure, enhancing the lives of the community members significantly. This new bridge, which spans 5 meters in both width and length, was constructed over 4 weeks between...
In November 2023, 3 TVET schools supported under the partnership between Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) and Enabel’s Urbanization program (UEDi) organized the second graduation ceremony in the three schools working under the dual training program from Ecole des Sciences et Technique de Busogo (129 students...
From 11th to 22nd December 2023, Enabel through TREPA project (Transforming Eastern Province through Adaptation to Climate change), is conducting an Improved Cooking Stove (ICS) dissemination campaign in all the 7 districts of Eastern Province that will leave 7000 households with cooking stoves...
World Fisheries Day is observed annually on November 21st to highlight the importance of sustainable fisheries management and to draw attention to the critical role of small-scale fishers in ensuring food security and livelihoods for millions around the world. This year's theme was “Celebrating ...
2000 mine workers were accredited with Recognition of Prior Learning certificates in a graduation ceremony held at Kigali on 06 December 2023. The event was organized by Rwanda Extractive Industry Workers Union (REWU) in collaboration with Rwanda Mines, gas and petroleum Board (RMB), Belgian development...
From 13-17 November 2023, the National Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA) in partnership with Enabel’s Urban Economic Development initiative (UEDi project) hosted and international conference on Bamboo for construction.The conference was held at NIRDA’s Research Centre located...
Six meat value chain actors from different meat processing companies in Rwanda conducted a study tour to Nairobi, Kenya from 16-20 October 2023. Facilitated by PRISM-Enabel project, the study tour aimed at enabling meat processors to learn best practices and foster collaborations to improve...
A new Youth Centre was officially opened in Musanze District on 22 September 2023 by Rwandan Minister of youth Dr. Abdallah UTUMATWISHIMA together with Ambassador of Belgium to Rwanda Mr. Bert VERSMESSEN, Governor of Northern Province, Maurice GAHUNDE, DG LODA, Claudine NYINAWAGAGA, Musanze...