Source: European Investment Bank (EIB) |

European Investment Bank and Bank of Kigali outline EUR 100 million plan to enable Rwandan farmers adapt to climate change

Agriculture is a key part of Rwanda’s economy, contributing to over 60% of total employment

New agriculture and agri-business climate finance to support farmers and agri-businesses prepare for extreme weather, increased drought and increased rains; largest ever EIB (https://www.EIB.org) backing for business investment in Rwanda; initiative to increase access to climate finance by women owned businesses; new partnership announced at COP28 as a model for climate…

Source: European Investment Bank (EIB) |

Rwanda Climate Finance Partnership Powers Innovative Climate Action

The Rwanda Climate Finance Partnership aims to facilitate public-private partnerships to scale-up climate finance and has been made possible by the country’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangement with the International Monetary Fund

The Rwanda Climate Finance Partnership, which was launched at the Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, will further power innovative climate action thanks to additional contributions from the Government of Rwanda. The partnership is supported by Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the European Union and Team Europe, the…

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Source: AstraZeneca |

Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimise AstraZeneca’s reforestation programme in Africa

Designed using a science-based approach and harnessing new technological innovations, the programme aims to promote long-term tree health, increase biodiversity of flora and fauna, and generate an economic boost for local communities

AI deep learning model to monitor tree health, long-term survival and carbon sequestration; Commitment to plant and maintain up to six million trees in Kenya in support of climate action, human health and community resilience. As part of its flagship AZ Forest programme, AstraZeneca has made a pledge to plant…

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    • Professor Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Director General of RBC, and Dr Sanjay Sarin, VP Access, FIND, present the signed agreement between RBC and FIND in Lusaka, Zambia, on the sidelines of the 3rd International Conference on Public Health (CPHIA) (2)
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FIND and Rwanda Biomedical Centre sign agreement to support digitally enabled, equitable access to testing

The agreement between FIND and RBC outlines strategic initiatives planned jointly to accelerate diagnostic innovation

A Collaboration Agreement has been signed between FIND (www.FINDdx.org) and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre to accelerate diagnostic innovation, strengthen regional manufacturing, and boost disease surveillance capabilities. FIND and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) announced today that the organizations have signed a Collaboration Agreement that includes several areas of collaboration linked to…

Source: Informa Markets: Energy |

Africa Energy Expo Gears Up for Inaugural Edition with Unveiling of Key Speakers and Session Topics

Delegates will enjoy three days of curated discussions and presentations, as well as interactive knowledge-sharing experiences

Following the announcement of the launch of the first-ever Africa Energy Expo, set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 20 to 22 February 2024, Informa Markets (www.InformaMarkets.com), a leading global exhibition and conference organiser, has unveiled a stellar line-up of speakers and exhibitors who will be participating in the…

Source: Cuba’s Representative Office Abroad |

Ruling parties of Rwanda and Cuba advocate strengthening bilateral relations

This meeting is part of the efforts of both government parties to strengthen their bilateral relations and contribute to promoting cooperation between both countries

On November 21, at the closing meeting of the official visit program to Rwanda, Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdés Mesa was hosted at the headquarters of the Rwandan Patriotic Front by its Vice Chairperson Consolee Uwimana. This meeting is part of the efforts of both government parties to strengthen their…

Source: East African Community |

East African Legislative Assembly 2nd Meeting of the 2nd Session of the 5th Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda: 23rd November to 7th December, 2023

The Assembly has invited His Excellency the President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency President Paul Kagame to grace the Special Sitting

The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) will hold its Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Fifth Assembly in Kigali, Republic of Rwanda with both Committee and Plenary Sessions taking place at the Parliament of Rwanda.  Article 55 of the Treaty for the Establishment of the EAC provides that,…

Source: Cuba’s Representative Office Abroad |

Meeting between Cuban vice president and Prime Minister of Rwanda

Both leaders evaluated areas of interest to promote mutually advantageous cooperation between Cuba and Rwanda

On the night of November 20, Rwandan Prime Minister Édouard Ngirente hosted Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdés Mesa. The meeting with the Rwandan executive leader allowed for an in-depth exchange on the achievements and challenges of both countries on the path to building prosperous, inclusive societies with high social justice.…

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Climate Smart Agriculture and Green Renewable Energy the way to go to mitigate Climate Change and boost Food Security

Increasing forest cover and jealously protecting the existing ones will increases the region and Africa’s prospects in carbon trading and climate financing

The Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State is in agreement that increased investment in climate smart agriculture and renewable energy is the best approach to mitigate the impact of climate change, and improving access to and availability of food for their citizens.   The Heads of State…

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Public procurement: the African Public Procurement Network (APPN) adopts ten recommendations for an effective contribution to sustainable development in Africa

Boutheina Guermazi, Director for Regional Integration for Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and North Africa at the World Bank, praised the participants’ efforts as a network

The third General Assembly of the African Public Procurement Network (APPN), which wrapped up in Abidjan on Thursday, adopted around ten recommendations for an effective contribution to sustainable development in Africa. This followed an earlier decision by participants from around 40 African countries to host the 2024 APPN General Assembly…