The eight-day-long reed dance is a traditional rite of passage into womanhood, where young women sing and dance bare-chested, dressed in traditional attire that includes anklets and vibrant, colourful tassels. Some participants also carry mock swords and shields.
Eswatini spokesman Alpheous Nxumalo told the BBC that Nomcebo and King Mswati III are “marrying for love,” downplaying criticism about the age gap and political power play.
“Love has no eyes to see or count age. Love happens between two people. It can happen between a person who is 100 years old and a person who is above the average of what is permitted constitutionally,” Nxumalo said.
A section of analysts had speculated that the marriage would strengthen political ties between the King and Zuma, who was president of South Africa from 2009 until 2018. The former Head of State, who is also polygamous and has been married six times, was forced to resign by his African National Congress party after a series of corruption allegations.
King Mswati, who has ruled the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) for 38 years, is allowed to marry multiple times. He has been married 15 times. Two of King Mswati’s wives are deceased, while two others are divorced.
“The friendship between China and Africa transcends time and space, surmounts mountains and oceans, and passes down through generations,” said Xi.
He noted that the relationship between the two regions has evolved over nearly seven decades and is now at its strongest point in history.
The financial package will be disbursed to support key sectors in Africa, including infrastructure, agriculture, industry, health, and education.
“This financial support will not only enhance Africa’s industrial capacity but will also provide tangible benefits to millions of ordinary Africans,” Xi stated.
The initiative is seen as a major step forward in China’s commitment to Africa’s development and modernization.
One of the most significant aspects of the support package is China’s commitment to opening its markets further to African products. Xi announced that least-developed countries with diplomatic ties to China, including 33 African nations, will receive zero-tariff treatment for all tariff lines.
“This will help turn China’s big market into Africa’s big opportunity,” Xi emphasized. This move is expected to provide a major boost to African agricultural exports and deepen economic ties between the two regions.
Xi’s also highlighted the importance of infrastructure development in Africa’s modernization journey. As part of the multibillion financial support, China will carry out 30 connectivity projects across the continent, aimed at improving transport links, boosting trade, and fostering regional integration.
“Together, we are building a network of connectivity that will benefit future generations,” Xi said. This commitment aligns with Africa’s broader goal of achieving sustainable development through enhanced connectivity and cooperation.
In terms of technology and industrialization, China will work with Africa to create digital technology cooperation centers and launch 20 digital demonstration projects across the continent. These initiatives are intended to help Africa embrace the ongoing industrial revolution and foster inclusive economic growth.
In addition, China intends to focus on environmental sustainability by establishing clean energy projects to promote biodiversity conservation and disaster prevention thereby setting a hallmark of modernization in the new era of a low-carbon future.
According to Xi, various medical personnel will be sent to Africa and work with the continent to establish joint medical centers. These efforts will enhance Africa’s healthcare capacity, particularly in combating diseases such as malaria.
Xi also reaffirmed China’s support for the development of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which will play a crucial role in strengthening the continent’s public health systems.
Security and peace, described as an essential component of modernization, will also be highly prioritized in the next three years to create a stable environment for development and modernization
China and Africa, together account for one-third of the world’s population. They are therefore poised to play a critical role in shaping global modernization.
“Without our modernization, there will be no global modernization,” President Xi declared.
As clear as it seems, this partnership between China and Africa is not only aimed at addressing historical injustices but also at creating a more just and equitable global order.
Xi criticized the Western approach to modernization, which he argued has inflicted immense suffering on developing nations. Instead, he championed a new path, in which countries like China and African nations can pursue their own models of modernization based on their unique national conditions.
“Modernization is an inalienable right of all countries,” Xi said, underscoring the importance of inclusivity and mutual respect in the modernization process.
This multi-billion financial support reflects China’s broader vision of an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future. It is a vision that seeks to foster deeper cooperation, promote economic growth, and ensure that no country or region is left behind in the global modernization journey.
As Xi poignantly noted, “Let us rally the more than 2.8 billion Chinese and African people into a powerful force on our shared path toward modernization.”
With this bold commitment, China and Africa are embarking on a new chapter of cooperation, one that promises to yield significant benefits for both regions. The shared journey toward modernization is set to bring about lasting changes that will shape the future of both China and Africa for generations to come.
Diomaye Faye, the outgoing co-chair of FOCAC will be succeeded by the President of Congo Brazaville , Denis Sasoubguesso.
Speaking at the ceremony, he thanked Xi for the partnership actions and contribution to Africa’s development including assistance in the fight against Covid-19 and contribution to the construction of CDC headquarters among others.
Since its inception, FOCAC has convened several key sessions: the inaugural meeting in Beijing in October 2000, followed by sessions in Addis Ababa, Sharm El Sheikh, and Johannesburg. The 2021 summit was conducted virtually due to restrictions of the Covid 19 pandemic.
Kagame, extended heartfelt congratulations upon the upcoming 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, attributing the country’s transformation over the last decade to effective leadership that prioritizes the values and expectations of its citizens.
“Effective state governance is undoubtedly central to the success China has achieved,” Kagame said during the opening ceremony of the high level summit attended by more than 10 African Heads of State and Government.
“However, for governance to be truly effective, it must be grounded in the values and expectations of its citizens and not imposed from outside,” he said.
Kagame highlighted China’s impressive strides in poverty alleviation, development, and technological innovation as key areas from which Africa can draw valuable lessons to accelerate its own modernization efforts.
The Rwandan Head of State praised China’s commitment to shared development, which has facilitated a flourishing relationship between the two regions in areas such as infrastructure development, scientific innovation plus peace and security. The Belt and Road Initiative, launched by China in 2013, was hailed by Kagame as a transformative force with a global impact, benefiting not only China but also nations like Rwanda.
Reflecting on Rwanda’s post-genocide reconstruction, Kagame shared two crucial lessons. First, he emphasized that there is no universal model for governance; each nation must navigate its own path in accordance with its unique context, history, and aspirations. He described how Rwanda, in the wake of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, relied on homegrown solutions to rebuild its economic, social, and political foundations.
Kagame highlighted Rwanda’s focus on national unity, economic diversification, and decentralized governance as pillars of its development strategy. “Our journey of self-reliance has allowed us to forge many productive partnerships, particularly with China and other African countries,” he stated.
The Head of Sate expressed confidence that as new global challenges and opportunities continue to emerge; the Africa-China partnership will remain more united and strengthened. He acknowledged the significant gains made in trade, industrial cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges since the inception of FOCAC, demonstrating the vitality of South-South cooperation.
Looking ahead, Kagame reaffirmed Africa’s readiness to build on the momentum achieved through participation in the three Global Initiatives on Development, Security, and Civilization proposed by President Xi Jinping.
On his part President Xi Jinping pledged to step up Chinese support to Africa with 30 infrastructure projects across the African continent and offer $50.7billion in financial assistance. The projects are expected to create a million jobs. “China is ready to deepen cooperation with Africa in industry, agriculture, infrastructure, trade and investment,” Xi said during the forum attended by delegates from more than 50 African nations.
Speaking in a podcast aired by Table Media published on Thursday, August 5, 2024, Stamp noted that Rwanda was willing to implement the model as part of its efforts to find solutions to the global migration crisis.
“We currently have no third country that has come forward, with the exception of Rwanda,” Stamp said.
According to his proposal, asylum processes in Rwanda would take place under the oversight of the United Nations.
Stamp, a member of the junior coalition FDP party who holds a position within Germany’s Interior Ministry, stated that the proposed model would target refugees crossing the EU’s eastern borders, rather than all refugees, as suggested by the conservative opposition. “My suggestion would be that we concentrate on this group. It’s about 10,000 people a year,” he said.
Stamp also proposed eliminating the “connecting element” in the new Common European Asylum System (CEAS), which presently mandates that external asylum processes be carried out in countries where the asylum seeker has existing social ties.
In December last year, the European Union reached an agreement on updated regulations to manage irregular migrant and asylum seeker arrivals, marking a significant breakthrough after nearly a decade of disputes. The full implementation of this pact may not occur until the end of 2025.
Meanwhile, Stamp’s proposal comes in the wake of rising pressure on Germany’s ruling coalition government to restrict irregular migration following a fatal stabbing linked to Islamic State at a city festival last month. The incident fueled far-right opposition and criticism of Berlin’s migration policies.
Seasoned German parliamentarian Alexander Throm also urged his government in July to adopt the Rwanda migration scheme that was terminated by the UK.
The spokesperson for Germany’s center-right CDU/CSU faction said the government should build on the preparatory work done by the UK to advance their own plans for the agreement.
He noted that since Rwanda was willing to collaborate with European countries on migration issues, the end of the UK deal meant more ‘capacity’ for Germany.
“We should stick to the plan and make use of the groundwork our British partners laid for it,” the member of the German Parliament for Heilbronn told local media.
In the UK, the migration scheme was meant to deter illegal migrants from arriving using small boats across the English Channel by moving the migrants to Rwanda. However, the Labour Party differed with the Conservatives over the effectiveness and cost of the plan.
Despite the cancellation of the UK-Rwanda plan, the Rwandan government has reiterated its willingness to collaborate with other nations to tackle migration challenges.
“We remain committed to finding solutions to the global migration crisis, including providing safety, dignity, and opportunity to refugees and migrants who come to our country,” the Office of the Government Spokesperson said in July.
“Through Jinhua University, we focus on areas such as research, academic discussions, and skills training, and we’ve established a new multilevel, multifield, and multiform pattern of China-Africa education cooperation,” Zhu stated.
To date, Jinhua City has trained over 30,000 African students from more than 50 countries. [Zhejiang Normal University ->https://en.igihe.com/arts-culture/article/inside-the-african-museum-at-zhejiang-normal-university-photos]in Jinhua is home to the first comprehensive African Research Institute in a Chinese university and has hosted nearly 300 training programs for over 6,000 African officials, experts, and scholars. This has cultivated a significant number of African experts in China and China experts in Africa.
The city’s educational collaboration includes partnerships like the Morocco-Yiwu Business School and Jinhua Polytechnic Universities. Additionally, Jinhua Polytechnic has partnered with Musanze Integrated Polytechnic in Rwanda’s Northern Province. Zhu expressed optimism about this year’s FOCAC Summit, seeing it as an opportunity to deepen such collaborations.
“In April, the university welcomed 30 international students from Rwanda’s Musanze College [IPRC Musanze]. These students have quickly adapted to their studies in Jinhua and have strengthened their confidence in the future of vocational education,” Zhu noted.
“Looking ahead, we take this Beijing Summit FOCAC as an opportunity to further deepen and expand pragmatic cooperation with African countries in all aspects. We will continue to polish businesses as part of China Africa cooperation and make great contributions for building a China-Africa high level community with a shared future,” added Zhu.
On March 28, 2024, [Jinhua signed a Sister Cities Agreement with Musanze District->https://en.igihe.com/news/article/sister-city-of-musanze-explore-jinhua-the-heart-of-zhejiang-s-economic-growth] in Rwanda’s Northern Province, marking the first such agreement between China and Rwanda and symbolizing a new chapter of friendship and cooperation.
In the same month, Jinhua Polytechnic, signed a five-year agreement for an exchange program that initially allowed students from IPRC Musanze departing for China to study for two years in Rwanda and one year in China for an Advanced Diploma. This agreement followed a long term partnership between the two side, spanning more than a decade.
Zhejiang Province is one of China’s most economically developed regions, and has forged agreements with various African countries in trade, education, and development.
Chen Jiangfeng, Deputy Director of Zhejiang’s Department of Foreign Affairs, highlighted that Zhejiang has launched two consecutive three-year action plans on Zhejiang-Africa cooperation. “These efforts have led to new progress and results, particularly in frequent people-to-people exchanges,” he said.
Zhejiang has established 31 sister relationships with African countries, including Rwanda, ensuring friendly relations at the provincial, municipal, and district levels. In recent years, delegations led by top Zhejiang officials have visited Africa, co-hosting events and signing major cooperation agreements with local governments.
Economic and trade ties between Zhejiang and Africa are yielding significant results. In 2023, bilateral trade reached USD 53.9 billion, with Zhejiang’s investment in Africa totaling USD 4.6 billion. In the first half of 2024, two-way trade amounted to USD 27.88 billion, with a 12.9% year-on-year increase in imports from Africa, totaling USD 5.55 billion.
Educational and cultural exchanges are also flourishing. More than 20 Zhejiang universities have formed partnerships with African institutions, and eight Confucius Institutes have been established across the continent, training 120,000 Chinese language talents. Zhejiang has also provided vocational training for over 2,800 individuals from more than 160 African companies, and over 6,500 African students are currently studying in Zhejiang.
Medical cooperation is another pillar of Zhejiang’s engagement with Africa. For 55 consecutive years, Zhejiang has sent medical aid teams to African countries, including Mali and Namibia. In 2022 and 2023 alone, Zhejiang dispatched 110 medical personnel to Africa, delivering services to 183,800 people. These teams also provided free clinics in remote areas and promoted traditional Chinese medicine while conducting over 70 medical training sessions and 15 academic meetings.
UK Minister for Africa, Lord Collins, confirmed the funding at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 in Kigali on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
The contribution will be directed towards AgDevCo Ventures, a funding facility designed to help small and medium-sized agribusinesses grow.
With previous UK investments, AgDevCo has already made a significant impact on Rwanda’s food security, improving nutrition and creating a substantial number of quality jobs in businesses such as Kigali Farms and Kivu Choice.
The Africa Food Systems Forum is the world’s premier event for African agriculture and food systems, bringing together stakeholders to take practical action and share lessons to advance African food systems. The summit kicked off on Tuesday and will conclude on Friday, September 6, 2024.
Minister Collins is in the country for a three-day visit. As part of the visit, he will also review the successes of UK action on climate finance and sustainable cooling, and visit Trinity Metals to understand how responsible mining supports Rwanda’s green energy transition ambitions.
“During my visit to Rwanda, I hope to gain a deeper understanding of our relationship. Our two countries continue to collaborate on a range of important issues, including climate change and mutual prosperity,” he stated.
The minister is also scheduled to hold discussions with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, James Kabarebe, focusing on bilateral relations and regional issues.
The Kigali Green City is a sustainable and affordable development project featuring eco-friendly buildings that utilize renewable energy, recyclable materials, and are constructed with locally sourced materials. The master plan for this city has been finalized, and residents are now permitted to begin construction in line with it, provided they obtain the required building permits.
The project will be undertaken in a 600-hectare area, where the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle was previously located, in Kinyinya, within the City of Kigali and its surroundings. The planning director of Kigali City, Marie Solange Muhirwa, announced that the master plan, which will guide the implementation of the Kigali Green City project in Kinyinya, is now ready.
The Green City project will be divided into 18 zones, each equipped with all necessary amenities.
“We envisioned a city where all essential services are available within a 15-minute walking distance, and we are conducting a trial in Kinyinya. Once completed, we will implement this in other areas as well,” Muhirwa stated.
In Green City Kigali, affordable housing will be constructed for a population ranging from 170,000 to 200,000 residents. Muhirwa explained that the project will include mid-range housing accessible to people from all walks of life and will be designed to withstand climate change.
“This will be a neighbourhood like any other, but with the capacity to handle climate change. We also want to use materials produced in Rwanda,” she said.
“We aim to build affordable housing within the financial reach of current and future residents so that those living here today can continue to do so.”
As part of the Green City plan, different sections will be prepared, each resembling a village, with basic infrastructure such as schools, roads, markets, health centers, and entertainment facilities. She highlighted that the master plan was developed in collaboration with Fonerwa and the residents of Kinyinya, who were given the opportunity to provide input.
Regarding transportation, it is expected that residents will rely on public transport or bicycles for their commutes. There are also plans to build roads connecting the area to job opportunities, such as a road linking to the Masoro industrial park, where employment is available.
As an environmentally friendly city, it will play a significant role in beautifying Kigali and reducing the impact of air pollution. Additionally, waste will be managed in a way that promotes recycling rather than becoming a problem, as is commonly the case.
The master plan indicates that at least 75% of the electricity used in the neighbourhood will come from renewable energy, and the houses will be designed to conserve both electricity and water.
Beyond entertainment areas, the plan includes spaces dedicated to tourism promotion and environmental conservation, such as an Urban Eco-Park. It is also planned to create at least 50,000 jobs in Kinyinya through the establishment of business opportunities within the different zones. In this project, residents can build houses that comply with the master plan, or investors may do so on their behalf.
The types of houses to be built will vary depending on the location, with more sophisticated buildings required as one approaches the main road. The government’s role is to provide the necessary infrastructure for the area, including roads, water, electricity, schools, markets, health centers, and more.
Some residents had previously expressed concerns about not receiving building permits since the project was announced, but now the City of Kigali is ready to issue them to those who wish to build in line with the master plan.
There will be a road surrounding the area, as well as one designated for large public transportation buses, making travel easier. A network of roads will also be built on slopes, areas with trees, and covered pedestrian paths. A valley will connect pedestrian pathways surrounded by forests and the road designated for large public transportation buses.
Additionally, there will be easy-to-use infrastructure accessible to everyone. The area will have nursery, primary, secondary, vocational (TVET), and university schools, as well as areas designated for economic activities aimed at promoting non-agricultural jobs.
Speaking during a media engagement in Kigali on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Irembo’s Chief Operations Officer, Patrick Gategabondo, said the expansion strategy aligns with the company’s vision of providing a unified platform for all types of services.
Irembo, established in 2014, is renowned for developing and maintaining IremboGov, a one-stop portal for e-governance services and the gateway to Rwandan government services. Some of the new services on the platform include applications for import permits, business operator licenses, premises registration services, the legalization of public documents from Rwanda to be used abroad (Apostille), and ID replacement for diaspora residents, among others.
As part of its expansion strategy, Irembo has obtained a Payment Service Provider (PSP) license from the Central Bank, which enables the company to offer secure and efficient digital payment solutions through its platform, Irembopay.
“We’ve seen how our collaboration with the government has effectively addressed challenges in government-to-citizen and government-to-business services. We believe this approach will be even more impactful in solving business-to-citizen and business-to-business needs,” Gategabondo stated.
As part of its expansion strategy, Irembo has also set its sights on markets beyond Rwanda’s borders, aiming to forge broader partnerships and extend its influence regionally and internationally, particularly the Global South.
“Irembo was a brainchild of the new Rwanda, but when it began being developed, we immediately understood that there was no way we could build a solution that does not extend beyond just Rwanda. So, one of the absolute plans and dreams we have is to build something so intelligent that it will actually help build other continents,” Gategabondo explained
Considering that there are more or less similar issues in terms of access and reaching out to citizens this development seeks to replicate the model available in Rwanda in other places including Central, Western, Southern, Eastern Africa, and beyond.
“We have a strong belief that we are on the right path, and hopefully, if we can move forward soon enough, we’ll be able to reach the next level,” Gategabondo said, emphasizing the company’s future plans.
IremboPay is a digital payment gateway that allows companies and other organizations to receive digital payments. It supports various payment options and is integrated with telcos, mobile money, and credit or debit cards.
Kevin Kabera, the Business Development Manager at Irembo, told IGIHE that the service, which has primarily been operational for government institutions, has now begun expanding into the private sector.
“Now that we’ve secured the license from the Central Bank, we are currently engaging different private companies to start supporting them with digital payment collections,” Kabera revealed, adding, “Irembopay is fully integrated with Momo, Airtel Money, different banks and cards.”
The recent certification from the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) allows Irembo to compete with other payment gateways in the market.
In the recent past, Irembo has established significant strategic partnerships to broaden its service offerings and reach new markets.
One major collaboration is the partnership with Old Mutual Rwanda, which aims to create an easy-to-use online platform where people can explore and purchase insurance products without the need for in-person consultations.
According to the management, the collaboration with the insurer represents Irembo’s significant move into the private sector, which focuses on providing digitized insurance services.
“Our tricycles, capable of carrying both goods and passengers, are easy to operate and don’t require fuel, making them a hit in many African countries,” said Wang Juxiang, head of the company’s technical department.
As trade between China and Africa booms, more African consumers are embracing quality Chinese products like smartphones and electric vehicles, creating new growth opportunities for Chinese companies.
Jiangsu, a manufacturing powerhouse in China, is witnessing a surge in its enterprises exploring new collaborative ventures across the vast African continent.
According to customs data, Jiangsu’s trade with Africa reached 97.43 billion yuan (about 13.7 billion U.S. dollars) in the first half of this year, marking a 30.3 percent year-on-year increase.
Keiper Changshu Seating Mechanisms Co., Ltd., specializing in manufacturing key automotive seating components, is among those making significant strides in the African market.
“In the first half, we exported 222,000 automobile seat parts to South Africa. Our clients are satisfied with the quality of our products,” said Han Tingwen, an engineer at the company.
With an abundant variety of commodities, convenient and fast logistics, and a good business environment, the city of Yiwu in east China’s Zhejiang Province is often referred to as “the world’s supermarket.”
The Yiwu International Trade Market, offering 2.1 million types of goods and serving over 200 countries and regions, counts Africa among its top export destinations.
Thanks to growing China-Africa trade relations, the city’s exports to Africa make up about one-twelfth of China’s total exports to the region in 2023, while its imports from Africa are increasing.
Currently, over 560,000 overseas merchants make purchases in Yiwu each year, with African traders representing more than 10 percent of that number. Additionally, over 3,000 merchants from Africa reside in Yiwu.
China has remained Africa’s largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years, with bilateral trade reaching a record 282.1 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce.
Notably, China’s exports of new energy vehicles, lithium batteries and photovoltaic products to Africa in 2023 surged year on year by 291 percent, 109 percent and 57 percent, respectively.
Beyond traditional sectors such as primary processing industries, Sino-African trade cooperation is expanding into emerging fields like the digital economy, healthcare and financial services.
Chinese-made products are also enjoying smoother entry into African markets. Wuxi BioHermes Bio and Medical Technology Co., Ltd. in Jiangsu recently shipped a batch of glycated hemoglobin analyzers and test kits to Algeria.
“In the field of diabetes diagnosis, we’ve miniaturized large lab equipment into portable devices, making transportation easier and more cost-effective for our African clients,” said Liu Yan, the company’s general manager, adding that thanks to expedited customs procedures, the company has shortened its delivery cycle by 15 percent, further solidifying its customer base in Africa.
“Our personal care products are now sold in over 10 African countries and regions, with related exports growing by 15 percent year on year in the first half of this year,” said Chen Caiming, a foreign trade manager at a biotechnology company in Jiangsu.
Chen said the company’s products have been well received by African customers, prompting local customs authorities to open a green channel for sea freight exports, which significantly improves shipping efficiency. “Our orders from African clients are already booked through November, and we are confident in our ability to deliver on time without compromising quality.”
Sang Baichuan, a professor at the University of International Business and Economics, said the rapid development of Sino-African trade is rooted in mutual benefits and shared interests.
“This is not only a testament to China’s high-quality development but also plays a significant role in advancing African social progress and improving local living standards,” said Sang.
“The economic complementarity between China and Africa is robust,” Sang noted. “China possesses mature, applicable technologies and ample financial resources, while African nations have abundant human and natural advantages.”
“Cementing trade ties between both sides facilitates the optimal use of these strengths and the vast market potential, leading to mutually beneficial and shared development,” he added.
FWGA also works in collaboration with core, implementing, and institutional partners such as the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), DSM-Firmenich, Boston Consulting Group, Vanguard Economics in Rwanda and others. This latest effort advances the Alliance’s long-term vision of catalyzing a significant shift in consumption patterns of FWGs to tackle global malnutrition and promotion of more sustainable food systems for people.
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With active initiatives underway in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi, focusing on fortified whole-grain maize, expansion plans included at least three West African nations (Ghana, Nigeria, and Benin) concentrating on parboiled unpolished rice and North Africa (Egypt), where efforts would focus on whole wheat flour.
The FWGA also set a target of at least 50% of grain foods in institutional markets and 25% in consumer markets within low and middle income countries (LMICs) to access fortified whole grain by 2032.
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Shifting from refined grains to FWGs offers a multitude of benefits. They can significantly improve dietary quality without increasing production costs. Fortified whole grains offer six to seven times more nutritional value than their refined counterparts, providing higher protein, fiber, and essential micronutrients.
In addition, this transition supports environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions as FWGs require less water, land, fertilizers, and pesticides.
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{{Hon. Jean Claude Musabyimana, Ministry of Local Government for the Government of Rwanda: }}
“Together, we are more than just a coalition; we are a beacon of hope, a testament to what we can achieve when governments, the private sector, nonprofits, and communities come together with a shared vision. By working together, we can create a future where fortified whole grains are a staple in every household, ensuring the health and well-being of future generations.”
{{Roy Steiner, Senior Vice President for Food, The Rockefeller Foundation: }}
“The Fortified Whole Grain Alliance is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation. By investing in fortified whole grains, we are investing in the health and well-being of future generations – especially people living in vulnerable communities. This initiative aligns with The Rockefeller Foundation’s commitment to building a more equitable and sustainable world where everyone, no matter their circumstances, can thrive.”
{{Lawrence Haddad, Executive Director, GAIN:}}
“GAIN is excited to be a part of the Fortified Whole Grain Alliance. This initiative has the potential to significantly impact global nutrition, especially if we focus on public procurement. By increasing the availability of fortified whole grains, we can improve the health of millions of people while benefiting the environment.”
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