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30.09.24
As part of efforts to increase IITA–CGIAR‘s research efforts in Rwanda, IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Continental Africa, Dr Simeon Ehui, met with the Deputy Director General for Agriculture Development, Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), Florence Uwamahoro, to discuss aligning of interest areas and expanding partnerships to ensure impactful agricultural research in the country.
The meeting centered on scaling research solutions to bolster Rwanda’s food security and highlighted the importance of aligning national programs with international research initiatives for agricultural transformation.
During the discussions, DG Ehui emphasized the need for stronger collaborations with key stakeholders, particularly within Rwanda’s national agricultural programs, to ensure that research efforts produce tangible outcomes.
“Research without impact is futile. I care about partnerships with national programs because they are key to ensuring our research delivery is done. We want to use research as a solution to support food security in Rwanda,” DG Ehui said.
He further outlined IITA’s commitment to building the capacity of Rwanda’s national research systems and youth, stressing the need to prepare the next generation of agricultural leaders to carry on the work of today’s scientists.