On October, 29 2019, the Government of Rwanda in collaboration with the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and partners held a high level conference on transforming smallholder farming in Africa through innovative agricultural technologies. The one-day conference took place at Kigali Conventional Centre in Kigali.
The conference explored ways of how Rwanda can play a leading role in agricultural transformation in Africa and positioning agriculture as the engine of economic growth, development and well-being in the country.
Officially opening this roundtable meeting, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) Jean Claude Musabyimana called upon all partners and stakeholders to join efforts towards agricultural transformation.
“Synergies from all stakeholders and Development Partners at national, regional and continental levels are more than ever indispensable to boost innovation and adoption of agricultural technologies and ensure sustainable economic growth,” he said.
In support of the African Union’s Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Program (CAADP) launched in July 2003 by African heads of state, the conference also explored ways of improving agricultural growth in Africa through innovative agricultural technologies.
Rwanda is scored among the best performing countries in implementing the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Program (CAADP), and continues to foster its commitment towards attaining a free hunger and food & nutrition secured continent, through establishment of supporting policies and strategies that leverage on agricultural productivity of small scale and traditional farmers, and which aspire for a capable private-led agriculture sector.