International Fund for Agricultural Development

Gerardine Mukeshimana, a former Minister for Agriculture and Animal Resources in Rwanda, has taken up duties as Vice-President of United Nations' International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

Rwandan Joins UN Agricultural Development Agency as Vice-President

East African Film Network September 2, 2023

By Abdi Ali Published September 2, 2023 Gerardine Mukeshimana, a former Minister for Agriculture...

Agriculture is the backbone of Burundi’s economy and is the primary livelihood for 90 per cent of the country’s population. However, the sector is characterized by over exploitation and degradation of land, significant post-harvest losses, unequal access to land, disease outbreaks, poor agricultural practices, and limited access to inputs and markets. The continuous impacts from climate change and the recent COVID19 pandemic has increased the number of people going to bed hungry.

Small-Scale Farmers Get Food Security Grant

East African Film Network March 29, 2023

By Irene Gaitirira Published March 29, 2023 International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and...

Francesco Rispoli, IFAD Country Director for Tanzania, says Food security and nutrition is both an indicator and a driver of inclusive economic growth and sustainable development. It is also an investment in the future.

Tanzania Builds Resilience for Small-Scale Farmers Against Climate Change

East African Film Network May 23, 2021

By Abdi Ali Published May 23, 2021 Tanzania and International Fund for Agricultural Development...

Gilbert F Houngbo, President of IFAD, and Gerardine Mukeshimana, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources of Rwanda, sign the financing agreement

Rwanda Embarks on Food Security Project

East African Film Network July 17, 2019

By Irene Gaitirira Published July 17, 2019 The first phase of a project aimed...