A high-level delegation from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), led by Gérardine Mukeshimana, IFAD Vice-President, visited Rwanda this week to discuss the country’s progress in developing rural areas. These productive discussions focused on strengthening strategies to address the challenges faced by Rwanda’s agricultural sector and IFAD’s innovative financial offering to unlock further investments,” it said. Additionally, the project empowers small-scale farmers by promoting increased income opportunities and food security. The visit reaffirms IFAD’s unwavering commitment to supporting Rwanda’s long-term rural development goals. Since 1981, IFAD has co-financed 21 rural development programs and projects, with a total investment of US$791 million, benefiting over 1.5 million Rwandan households.

Source: News Business Ethiopia May 26, 2024 17:51 UTC