Green Firms Target Rwf5bn for Circular Food Economy Growth
Transforming Agricultural Waste into Economic Opportunities At least 20 Rwandan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are leveraging innovative approaches to agricultural waste management, seeking a combined Rwf5 billion in funding to scale their operations. These businesses are part of the Circular Food Systems for Rwanda (CIRF) project, which aims to connect them with potential investors and partners. A Vision for Sustainable Growth Doreen Ntawebasa, Director General in charge of Trade and Investment at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, highlighted the initiative's goal of transforming Rwanda's agri-food system by turning waste into value. "Rwanda's vision is to build an economy that grows not by consuming more, but by optimising more," she said. The focus is on designing production systems that use water, energy, and nutrients efficiently, where the by-product of one process becomes a valuable input for another. This approach enhances soil health, exte...