Driving Rwanda's food security agenda
The agriculture sector is poised to drive the economy over the next five years, having double its GDP growth in the past seven years. During the period of 2017 to 2023, the sector registered a growth of 5 per cent. CNBC Africa's Ericks Shyaka sat with Dr. Ildephonse Musafiri, Rwanda's Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, to explore this further.
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:34:43 GMT
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AI Generated Summary
- Significant improvement in food security with close to 80% of Rwandan households now food secure
- Agriculture sector doubling its GDP growth over the past seven years
- Investments in technology and large-scale farming to boost productivity and meet future food security targets
Rwanda's agriculture sector has been on an upward trajectory over the past three decades, with a strong focus on enhancing food security for its citizens. Dr. Ildephonse Musafiri, Rwanda's Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, highlights the significant progress made in the sector during a recent interview with CNBC Africa's Ericks Shyaka. The Minister reflects on the journey of agricultural transformation in Rwanda, from a time when the country relied heavily on food aid to now having nearly 80% of Rwandan households being food secure.
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