Gérardine Mukeshimana

Gérardine Mukeshimana (born 10 December 1970) is a Rwandan scientist and politician who served as Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources from July 2014 until 2 March 2023. She was appointed Vice-President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialised agency of the United Nations, in July 2023 and took up the post on 28 August 2023. She is known for her work in plant breeding and genetics, and for her advocacy of small-scale farmers and of more sustainable, resilient and equitable food systems. Born in present-day Huye District, Mukeshimana earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering at the National University of Rwanda, then a master's degree and a PhD in plant breeding and genetics, crop and soil sciences at Michigan State University. Her research on the common bean, aimed at improving its resistance to drought and disease, earned her the 2012 Board for International Food and Agriculture Development (BIFAD) Student Award for Scientific Excellence. She worked as a post-doctoral scientist in genomics at Michigan State University, and as a post-doctoral molecular biologist at the International Livestock Research Institute's Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) Hub, where she applied bioscience technology to improve the livelihoods of resource-poor people in Africa. She also taught in the Faculty of Agriculture at the National University of Rwanda, and was national coordinator of the World Bank's Rural Sector Support Project in Rwanda. As Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, she was responsible for agriculture and livestock policy, the modernisation of the sector, food and nutrition security, and economic growth, and worked with other ministries on land use, trade, infrastructure, gender and youth employment. IFAD describes her tenure of almost a decade as one of sustained growth and transformation for the sector. She was succeeded as minister by Ildephonse Musafiri. At IFAD, she leads the operational delivery and development effectiveness of the Fund's investment portfolios and oversees corporate services, institutional planning and budgeting. On her first day in the office she said she wanted to amplify the global call to invest in small-scale farmers. Quotes Rwanda’s agriculture sector has shown resilience in the face of the pandemic. However, the sector will need the right push to realise its full potential. "Agruculture in Rwanda, Mukeshimana said" I am thrilled to join IFAD and amplify the global call to invest in small-scale farmers and to keep focus on making global and local food systems more sustainable, resilient and equitable for the people who work in them and feed the world. African leader Gerardine Mukeshimana joins UN rural development agency IFAD as Vice-President International Fund for Agricultural Development , (August 28, 2023) As per my experience, I strongly believe that agriculture can be a thriving sector and play a key role in lifting rural populations out of hunger and poverty. African leader Gerardine Mukeshimana joins UN rural development agency IFAD as Vice-President Further Africa, (August 30, 2023) I am thrilled to join IFAD and amplify the global call to invest in small-scale farmers and to keep focus on making global and local food systems more sustainable, resilient and equitable for the people who work in them and feed the world, African leader Gerardine Mukeshimana joins UN rural development agency IFAD as Vice-President Further Africa, (August 30, 2023) The business of the farmer who grew and supplied chia seeds to the company’s warehouse is understandable, and we accept it, No proof investors’ money went into chia farming - Mukeshimana The New Times (November 23, 2022) The Agriculture and Livestock sector is one of the most representatives in the country and has a strong weight on its economy; however, to really exploit its potential it is essential to invest. Rwanda: Interview with Hon. Minister Gerardine Mukeshimana World Investment News, (March 26, 2015) Rwanda has a huge economic potential, great opportunities, and a good business environment, and so is the Agriculture Sector. Rwanda: Interview with Hon. Minister Gerardine Mukeshimana World Investment News, (March 26, 2015) “I urge Rwanda poultry business owners to take advantage of the presence of the captains of this industry, to establish lasting business partnerships to improve your respective poultry operations … To those that wish to start engaging in various poultry value chain business, this is your time.” Minister Mukeshimana Urges Poultry Farmers to “Learn From the Captains” AFRICA Press (7 october 2022 ) “Our country has made commendable progress in food security as it improved from 48 per cent in 2006 and reached to 81.3 per cent in 2018. Rwanda has made tremendous steps to end food insecurity – Mukeshimana Kilimo news ( 2 November 2019 ) “It is not yet clear whether the money that investors gave to Akenes and Kernels Ltd to invest in chia seeds farming was used for that purpose.” No proof investors’ money went into chia farming – Mukeshimana Africa Press Arabic (24 November 2022) “Horticulture is central in our current Government Program to fight against malnutrition and hidden hunger as it’s an important source for vitamins and micro-nutrients. Furthermore, the horticulture sub sector is one of the fastest growing among the contributors to Agriculture GDP.” “We have ambitious plans to keep growing the productivity of our lands to make sure that we can feed ourselves but also working hard so that whatever we’ve harvested doesn’t get lost.” “WE HAVE AMBITIOUS PLANS TO KEEP GROWING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF OUR LANDS,” – MINISTER MUKESHIMANA MINAGRI ( 12 February 2019) “The agriculture sector in our country has huge opportunities for wealth creation; that’s why I call on you to take advantages of these opportunities and make fortunes from farming activities.” MINISTER MUKESHIMANA URGES YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT MINAGRI (18 December 2018 ) “Every farmer should embrace irrigation; and I pledge that the government will keep doing everything possible to support all farmers in irrigation wherever feasible.” “Embrace agriculture sector not because it is the backbone of our economies but, because it is its oxygen.” Minister Mukeshimana urges Africa youth to embrace agriculture MINAGRI ( 14 October 2022) “It is not yet clear whether the money that investors gave to Akenes and Kernels Ltd to invest in chia seeds farming was used for that purpose.” No proof investors’ money went into chia farming – Mukeshimana Africa Press Arabic (24 November 2022) “This programme … is meant to help farmers and livestock rearers cope with climate change … to ensure that even when adverse conditions strike, they are not completely ruined.” (In context of introducing agricultural & livestock insurance schemes) Minisiteri y’ubuhinzi yatangije ubwishingizi mu buhinzi n’ubworozi Kigali Today ( 24 April 2019) “The agriculture sector is set to create employment, satisfy our food and nutrition needs by 2022, and reduce the poverty rates from 39.1% to 15% by 2024.” The 4th strategic plan for agriculture RATIN ( 27 February 2019 ) “The current 4th phase of the Strategic Plan for the Agriculture Transformation (PSTA4) … puts gender mainstreaming and women empowerment on the front of what’s being done along the whole agriculture value chain in Rwanda.” 4TH STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE AGRICULTURE TRANSFORMATION PUTS GENDER MAINSTREAMING ON THE FRONT – MINISTER MUKESHIMANA MINAGRI ( 19 July 2019) “Investing in resilience is as urgent as addressing humanitarian needs. In the long run building resilience will save more lives and improve more livelihoods, and it is a sustainable solution.” IFAD Vice-President calls for strong leadership to address root causes of hunger and rural poverty at Berlin Agriculture Ministers’ Conference IFAD ( 20 January 2024) “To seize the huge opportunity that food systems transformation presents, we need to invest in the hundreds of millions of small-scale farmers, who produce one third of the world’s food and up to 70% of the food in low and middle-income countries. This is the only path to a food-secure and stable future, as well as the most cost-effective by far.” IFAD Vice-President calls for strong leadership to address root causes of hunger and rural poverty at Berlin Agriculture Ministers’ Conference IFAD (20 January 2024) “In a year where close to half of the world’s population will go to polls, it is essential not to lose focus on medium-term investment.” IFAD Vice-President calls for strong leadership to address root causes of hunger and rural poverty at Berlin Agriculture Ministers’ Conference IFAD (20 January 2024) “Investing in women means investing in sustainable development. The return on investment isn't just being able to beat poverty and inequality but building stronger institutions, economies and entire communities.” Investing in women and girls makes economic sense and accelerates progress for millions of people IFAD ( 7 March 2024) “Over the past week, I have seen how IFAD and the Government of Bangladesh have worked together to empower small-scale farmers – especially women and youth - to adapt to climate change, increase their incomes, and produce more nutritious food for their communities.” IFAD deepens partnership with Bangladesh, opens new office to drive rural development IFAD ( 3 May 2024) “I am thrilled to join IFAD and amplify the global call to invest in small-scale farmers and to keep focus on making global and local food systems more sustainable, resilient and equitable for the people who work in them and feed the world.” African leader Gerardine Mukeshimana joins UN rural development agency IFAD as Vice-President IFAD ( 28 August 2023 ) “The private sector plays a crucial role in driving investment and fostering innovation in agri-food systems.” https://www.ifad.org/en/w/ifad-and-japan-partner-with-the-private-sector-to-boost-small-scale-producers-coffee-production-in-tanzania?utm_source “In Africa, we continue to talk about the amount of Land in Africa, youth potential, agribusiness worth or opportunities etc but we have consistently failed to transform these potentials into food reaching the table of every African mouth.” https://www.minagri.gov.rw/updates/news-details/welcome-remarks-by-honorable-gerardine-mukeshimana-minister-of-agriculture-and-animal-resources-republic-of-rwanda?utm_source "When you want to develop, you start with the strengths you already have. In Africa, those strengths are our land, our water, and most importantly, our people,” Africa’s food future depends on financing smallholders, youth and women – IFAD newTimes (September 09, 2026) "The reason behind that is that at IFAD we support these types of first miles of the food systems, but we know that they are the ones who do not get access to finance and they are the ones that are hit hardest by the climate issues,” Africa’s food future depends on financing smallholders, youth and women – IFAD newTimes (September 09, 2026) "Many of our farmers, our cooperatives, our SMEs don't know how to engage with the banks, they don't know how to keep their accounts or build the cases that can make it to the banking industry,” Africa’s food future depends on financing smallholders, youth and women – IFAD newTimes (September 09, 2026) "We want it to be a learning opportunity so when this one finishes, Equity Bank can go in alone without having all of us behind it,” Africa’s food future depends on financing smallholders, youth and women – IFAD newTimes (September 09, 2026) "We are putting all the tools that are needed for the financial sector to succeed, but also for the farmers and the farmers' organizations also to succeed,” Africa’s food future depends on financing smallholders, youth and women – IFAD newTimes (September 09, 2026) "You will find that you have small companies. Many of them don't break through. And they don't transform the economy because they remain very small for long,” Africa’s food future depends on financing smallholders, youth and women – IFAD newTimes (September 09, 2026) "They have their brains, they have their energy,” Africa’s food future depends on financing smallholders, youth and women – IFAD newTimes (September 09, 2026) "But young people and the banks do not know each other.” Africa’s food future depends on financing smallholders, youth and women – IFAD newTimes (September 09, 2026) "At IFAD, we believe these farmers are not only essential, they are investable,” Africa’s food future depends on financing smallholders, youth and women – IFAD newTimes (September 09, 2026) "The future of food belongs to Africa if we empower smallholder farmers, youth and women and connect them to markets and the wider food ecosystem,” Africa’s food future depends on financing smallholders, youth and women – IFAD newTimes (September 09, 2026) "Our role as a public institution is to push that blending,” Africa’s food future depends on financing smallholders, youth and women – IFAD newTimes (September 09, 2026) "Come in with the concessional public money so that we can be able to attract the private money.” Africa’s food future depends on financing smallholders, youth and women – IFAD newTimes (September 09, 2026) "The trillion market of agribusinesses, it's an order number that everyone says. But I think it needs to get from speeches of potentials into the outcomes. There is a long way between the potential and the real thing, the food and that road needs to be navigated correctly and smartly,” Africa’s food future depends on financing smallholders, youth and women – IFAD newTimes (September 09, 2026) "Approximately 60 per cent of IFAD core resources are invested here in Africa. And at this forum together with our partners, we are launching a 200 million US dollar blended facility to expand climate adaptation financing for farmers in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda,” Rwanda to benefit from $200m facility for climate adaptation in agriculture newTimes (September 03, 2026) "Public resources must be used strategically to remove constraints, to reduce risk and to unlock the private sector capital,” Rwanda to benefit from $200m facility for climate adaptation in agriculture newTimes (September 03, 2026) "Our own in-fact evidence has shown us that projects with a private sector participation generate income gains of over 64 percent, that is four times greater than those without the private sector,” Rwanda to benefit from $200m facility for climate adaptation in agriculture newTimes (September 03, 2026) "By combining finance, risk sharing facilities, technical assistance, these partnerships will expand access to credit for rural enterprises, small scale farmers and particularly, as many have mentioned, for young people and women,” Rwanda to benefit from $200m facility for climate adaptation in agriculture newTimes (September 03, 2026) "We support infrastructure, we support processing, we support logistics, we support digital services, skills and more importantly finance. They connect producers to markets. They create value locally and open opportunities for Africa's innovators and entrepreneurs.” Rwanda to benefit from $200m facility for climate adaptation in agriculture newTimes (September 03, 2026) "Africa is already demonstrating that the food system transformation is within our reach. What is needed is the scale; what is needed is the speed and what is needed is quality of investments to make the transformation irreversible,” Rwanda to benefit from $200m facility for climate adaptation in agriculture newTimes (September 03, 2026) The significance of Farmers' Organizations Financing Programme – Rwanda represents a broader shift towards innovative financing solutions. Innovation goes beyond technology; it is also about finance, institutions, partnerships and entrepreneurship,” IFAD, Bank of Kigali seal $21m deal to unlock finance for farmers’ organisations newTimes (September 07, 2026) "FOFP-R is expected to reduce risk, attract additional investment and expand opportunities for rural entrepreneurs, farmers' organisations and small-scale producers.” IFAD, Bank of Kigali seal $21m deal to unlock finance for farmers’ organisations newTimes (September 07, 2026) "Through this partnership with IFAD, Bank of Kigali is bringing innovative, inclusive financing solutions to the people who need them most combining capital with the technical support these organizations need to strengthen their governance and financial systems,” IFAD, Bank of Kigali seal $21m deal to unlock finance for farmers’ organisations newTimes (September 07, 2026) "This is what innovation in banking should look like: not just new products, but new ways of reaching the farmers who power Rwanda's economy,” IFAD, Bank of Kigali seal $21m deal to unlock finance for farmers’ organisations newTimes (September 07, 2026) “Africa’s rural economies cannot absorb this level of pressure alone.” Opinion: Africa’s Response to the Coming Food Crisis Requires Partnership and Ambition at the First Mile talk Africa ( June 5, 2026) This moment demands African leadership, partnership, and ambitious investment.” Opinion: Africa’s Response to the Coming Food Crisis Requires Partnership and Ambition at the First Mile talk Africa ( June 5, 2026) “Governments, multilateral banks, and the private sector must work together at the first mile, where investments can deliver the highest economic and social returns.” Opinion: Africa’s Response to the Coming Food Crisis Requires Partnership and Ambition at the First Mile talk Africa ( June 5, 2026) “We cannot keep asking the world’s smallholder farmers to act as its strongest shock absorbers.” Opinion: Africa’s Response to the Coming Food Crisis Requires Partnership and Ambition at the First Mile talk Africa ( June 5, 2026) “The partners that met in Brazzaville, and those backing IFAD14 in the months ahead, can help ensure that when the next shock comes, the first mile is ready.” Opinion: Africa’s Response to the Coming Food Crisis Requires Partnership and Ambition at the First Mile talk Africa ( June 5, 2026) “Innovation flourishes when farmers are in the driver’s seat,” said Mukeshimana. “At IFAD, we stand beside them — not as financiers from afar, but as partners in learning, and scaling,” IFAD Vice President calls for global finance to back innovation 'rooted in rural communities' to end hunger IFAD ( 13 October 2025) “China's experience in transforming rural livelihoods is a powerful testament to what is possible in rural development. Our partnership, particularly through the successful IFAD-China SSTC Facility, is critical to building resilient agrifood systems worldwide,” IFAD Vice President calls for global finance to back innovation 'rooted in rural communities' to end hunger IFAD ( 13 October 2025) “By scaling up innovative, community-driven solutions like those in Yunnan, we are investing in rural people’s ability to adapt to climate change and secure a sustainable future for their families and communities.” IFAD Vice President calls for global finance to back innovation 'rooted in rural communities' to end hunger IFAD ( 13 October 2025) the world’s food while facing disproportionate impacts from climate change and economic instability,” FFA 2025: IFAD advocates for greater global support for small-scale farmer IFAD (January 2025) “Investing in their resilience and livelihoods is not only a moral imperative – it is a strategic solution to some of the world's most pressing challenges”. FFA 2025: IFAD advocates for greater global support for small-scale farmer IFAD (January 2025) “Across Brazil and Africa, smallholder farmers are already innovating by improving their soils, adopting resilient crops, forming cooperatives, and building inclusive markets, but they cannot do it alone, their success hinges on collaborative support and resources,” “multilateral development banks must shift from being just funders to system builders, working alongside governments, public development banks, the private sector, and rural communities to build an ecosystem of scalable investment opportunities.” IFAD calls for inclusive investments and an increase in South-South cooperation to better transform rural areas in Brazil and African countries IFAD (23 May 2025) “Women’s economic empowerment is crucial for a broad array of development goals and for ensuring their own resilience, the resilience of their communities, and more sustainable food systems.” FAO, IFAD and WFP Join Forces to Celebrate International Women's Day 2025 IFAD (6 March 2025) “Investing in women is not just the right thing to do; it is an essential element for improving food security, reducing poverty, and achieving prosperity in rural communities.” FAO, IFAD and WFP Join Forces to Celebrate International Women's Day 2025 IFAD (6 March 2025) “When rural persons with disabilities are included as leaders, decision-makers and entrepreneurs, communities grow stronger.” What does disability inclusion in agriculture look like? IFAD (8 May 2025) “Economies become more resilient, and we move closer to the equitable rural transformation we all seek.” What does disability inclusion in agriculture look like? IFAD (8 May 2025) “With the right investments and partnerships, we can create resilient food systems that feed the growing population in harmony with nature, while they deliver jobs, stability, and hope for future generations.” EAT Forum: IFAD calls for investment in rural areas and food systems to feed the planet sustainably while creating jobs IFAD (3 October 2025) “The report confirms what IFAD has been advocating for: Food systems present a great opportunity to deliver on global challenges, addressing climate issues, sustainability and inequality.” EAT Forum: IFAD calls for investment in rural areas and food systems to feed the planet sustainably while creating jobs IFAD (3 October 2025) “Our partnership with Sweden is not just financial. It is a shared commitment to tackle poverty and hunger, empower women, adapt to the realities of climate change, and engage with private sector.” EAT Forum: IFAD calls for investment in rural areas and food systems to feed the planet sustainably while creating jobs IFAD (3 October 2025) “Together, we are addressing the root causes of instability and forced migration by building resilience abroad, and stability at home.” EAT Forum: IFAD calls for investment in rural areas and food systems to feed the planet sustainably while creating jobs IFAD (3 October 2025) “Women farmers are not waiting for handouts; they are already feeding their communities, running small businesses, and managing natural resources.” head of COP30, Project Dandelion Calls for Scaled Investment in Smallholder Farmers Through New Global Campaign Streetinsider.com (October 15, 2025 ) “By investing in women farmers, we are not only supporting livelihoods and food security, we are also building stronger, more stable societies.” head of COP30, Project Dandelion Calls for Scaled Investment in Smallholder Farmers Through New Global Campaign Streetinsider.com (October 15, 2025 ) “Last year, in 2024, around 673 million people went hungry.” Hunger persists as crises deepen global food insecurity: IFAD vice presidentBastillePost (2025-10-16 ) “That means one in 12 people on the planet.” Hunger persists as crises deepen global food insecurity: IFAD vice presidentBastillePost (2025-10-16 ) “These numbers have gone down a little bit, but we still see extreme hunger in Africa and West Asia.” Hunger persists as crises deepen global food insecurity: IFAD vice presidentBastillePost (2025-10-16 ) “The goal is to continue working on this.”“The role of IFAD is very important because IFAD works with rural communities and we target the poorest communities, making sure that no one is left behind.” Hunger persists as crises deepen global food insecurity: IFAD vice presidentBastillePost (2025-10-16 ) “The ripple effects of the conflict have triggered a global food security shock that is already translating into local food crises, particularly for small-scale producers and rural populations. While it is too early to quantify a precise global ‘food gap,’ nor foresee all possible consequences, we do know that many of the women and men who produce our food are already under pressure.” IFAD to Asharq Al-Awsat: Repercussions of Hormuz Closure Trigger Global Food Security ShockAawsat English (21 September 2026 ) “Between March and June, farmers across nearly half the world enter critical planting seasons, meaning that input shortfalls and price spikes today risk lower harvests and tighter food availability in the months ahead. As past crises have shown, these shocks do not originate at the farm level, but they ultimately land there, among those with the least capacity to absorb them.” IFAD to Asharq Al-Awsat: Repercussions of Hormuz Closure Trigger Global Food Security ShockAawsat English (21 September 2026 ) "The abrupt halt and severe disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb has had immediate repercussions for fertilizers, fuel and other agricultural inputs.” IFAD to Asharq Al-Awsat: Repercussions of Hormuz Closure Trigger Global Food Security ShockAawsat English (21 September 2026 ) “While exact volume losses over the past 40 days vary by commodity and route, evidence from IFAD investments points to significant shipment delays, curtailed exports and cascading market effects, from reduced planting to distorted farm-gate prices and declining rural incomes.” IFAD to Asharq Al-Awsat: Repercussions of Hormuz Closure Trigger Global Food Security ShockAawsat English (21 September 2026 ) The supply chain disruptions are cutting off farmers’ access to markets to both purchase inputs – such as seeds, veterinary medicines, and equipment – and sell their products both domestically and as exports. The result: farmers’ expenses rise as their income drops.” IFAD to Asharq Al-Awsat: Repercussions of Hormuz Closure Trigger Global Food Security ShockAawsat English (21 September 2026 ) “In import-dependent countries, fertilizer shortages and price spikes amplify existing pressures from climate shocks, conflict, and debt. Left unaddressed, these shocks can drive wider development setbacks, hunger, increasing humanitarian needs, forced migration, conflict and political instability.” IFAD to Asharq Al-Awsat: Repercussions of Hormuz Closure Trigger Global Food Security ShockAawsat English (21 September 2026 ) Evidence consistently shows that, when rural women have equal access to opportunities in agrifood systems, their productivity increases, incomes rise, and resilience strengthens. This translates into more active rural economies overall.” Women farmers’ access to justice and resources take centre stage as Rome-based UN agencies mark International Women’s Day 2026 (5 March 2026) Let us reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that women and girls can participate fully in economic life.” Women farmers’ access to justice and resources take centre stage as Rome-based UN agencies mark International Women’s Day 2026 (5 March 2026) “This agreement underscores IFAD’s unwavering commitment to invest with São Tomé and Príncipe to drive lasting rural transformation.” IFAD and São Tomé and Príncipe to accelerate the shift towards sustainable food systems with €4.6 million grant Africa Climate Report (February 27, 2026) “By investing together, we can deliver tangible gains for farming communities—unlocking economic opportunities and strengthening the country’s ability to thrive in the face of climate challenges.” IFAD and São Tomé and Príncipe to accelerate the shift towards sustainable food systems with €4.6 million grant Africa Climate Report (February 27, 2026) ARCAFIM’s ambition is to make rural climate adaptation a recognizable, viable and sustainable business line for African financial institutions.” FAD and Equity Group Kick Off Us$200 Million Mechanism to Make Climate Adaptation Finance Reach East Africa’s Farmers KT PRESS (September 4, 2026) “The mechanism is starting in East Africa, but it is designed to be adapted and replicated across Africa.” FAD and Equity Group Kick Off Us$200 Million Mechanism to Make Climate Adaptation Finance Reach East Africa’s Farmers KT PRESS (September 4, 2026) The success of climate adaptation finance will ultimately depend on its ability to translate global commitments into tangible investments in rural communities.” FAD and Equity Group Kick Off Us$200 Million Mechanism to Make Climate Adaptation Finance Reach East Africa’s Farmers KT PRESS (September 4, 2026) “During our visit, we witnessed the tangible results IFAD’s investments have made in improving and restoring the landscape in drought-prone Kayonza and supporting small-scale farmers to improve their incomes while building their resilience to shocks.” IFAD delegation visits Rwanda to discuss rural development gains IFAD (25 May 2024) “The private sector plays a crucial role in driving investment and fostering innovation in agri-food systems.” IFAD and Japan partner with the private sector to boost small-scale producers’ coffee production in Tanzania IFAD (20 September 2024) “The project we are launching today is a great example.” IFAD and Japan partner with the private sector to boost small-scale producers’ coffee production in Tanzania IFAD (20 September 2024) “We are jointly enhancing the productivity of small-scale coffee producers in Tanzania to improve their livelihoods by increasing access to international markets.” IFAD and Japan partner with the private sector to boost small-scale producers’ coffee production in Tanzania IFAD (20 September 2024) “From IFAD’s earliest days, Japan has been a vital partner in our mission to transform food systems, fight poverty and malnutrition, and foster rural development.” IFAD and Japan partner with the private sector to boost small-scale producers’ coffee production in Tanzania IFAD (20 September 2024) “We are excited to see our partnership extend into Japan’s private sector.” IFAD and Japan partner with the private sector to boost small-scale producers’ coffee production in Tanzania IFAD (20 September 2024) “IFAD’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable rural transformation” https://webapps.ifad.org/members/gc/47/docs/GC-47.pdf? IFAD (June21,2024) “Management’s continued focus on decentralization to enhance IFAD’s country presence and programme delivery.” https://webapps.ifad.org/members/gc/47/docs/GC-47.pdf? IFAD (June21,2024) “Solidarity, equity, and partnership are essential elements of SSTC.” https://www.ifad.org/documents/48415603/49748110/sstc-news-02.pdf/2a0ad1c9-a1cd-ae54-d9b4-76ed7c4f9d2b? IFAD (October2023) “They can help us achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and other global commitments.” Vice-President Mukeshimana Makes First Official Visit to Egypt to Promote Action on the Water-Food-Energy Nexus IFAD (November18,2023) "Greater investment in rural communities facing the forefront of climate change is urgent. We anticipate tangible impacts from our collective efforts to enhance the resilience, livelihoods, and food security of vulnerable rural populations. Together, we strive to construct a future characterized by resilient food systems, sustainable energy sources, and thriving rural communities." Vice-President Mukeshimana Makes First Official Visit to Egypt to Promote Action on the Water-Food-Energy Nexus IFAD (November18,2023) “CROWN aims to empower smallholder farmers and build their resilience in the face of climate change by enhancing water management, leading to higher farm productivity and profitability,” Vice-President Mukeshimana Makes First Official Visit to Egypt to Promote Action on the Water-Food-Energy Nexus IFAD (November18,2023) “You made a good decision. Vocational schools are joined by super geniuses, not poor performing students as people used to claim.” Ministry of Agriculture ‘Proud’ of Trainees In Vocational Education KT PRESS (November 19, 2022) “Climate change commitments do not yield results unless every single country works to fulfil them. It’s high time world leaders prioritize climate change adaptation.” “When you look at how agriculture is affected by floods, by droughts, by crop and livestock diseases, the impact is really alarming—especially for small-scale farmers who have contributed the least to climate change.” https://www.ifad.org/en/w/explainers/four-questions-with-ifad-s-new-vice-president?utm_source “Without innovation and entrepreneurship, various components of our food system would fail short to deliver to the growing demand of population growth and urbanization.” https://www.minagri.gov.rw/updates/news-details/the-4th-strategic-plan-for-agriculture-transformation-to-make-agriculture-a-central-driver-for-economic-transformation?utm_source “That is where people are learning the farming skills, the organizational skills, marketing skills, leaders skills because we want these women to take leadership roles.” https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rwandan-women-rebuild-their-country-from-the-ground-up-after-genocide/?utm_source “I encourage the youth to look for educational and training opportunities in the agriculture sector to gain marketable skills that will give them employment opening in the food systems.” https://www.minagri.gov.rw/updates/news-details/minister-mukeshimana-urges-africa-youth-to-embrace-agriculture?utm_source “Horticulture is central in our current Government Program to fight against malnutrition and hidden hunger as it’s an important source for vitamins and micro-nutrients.” https://www.minagri.gov.rw/updates/news-details/horticulture-is-our-a-priority-value-chain-hon-minister-mukeshimana?utm_source “I saw first-hand how, as productivity, irrigation and access to markets improved, so too did the lives of rural people.” https://www.ifad.org/en/w/explainers/four-questions-with-ifad-s-new-vice-president?utm_source External links Category:Government ministers of Rwanda Category:1970 births Category:Living people Category:Women born in the 1970s Category:Women politicians in Rwanda Category:Agricultural ministers Category:Diplomats of Rwanda