{"id":52627,"date":"2025-01-14T18:11:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T18:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/kagame-calls-for-global-partnerships-shares-rwanda-s-vision-for-sustainable\/"},"modified":"2025-01-15T17:45:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T17:45:42","slug":"kagame-calls-for-global-partnerships-shares-rwanda-s-vision-for-sustainable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/kagame-calls-for-global-partnerships-shares-rwanda-s-vision-for-sustainable\/","title":{"rendered":"Kagame calls for global partnerships, shares Rwanda\u2019s vision for sustainable growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kagame\u2019s keynote address focused on the urgency of supporting Africa in its fight against the devastating impacts of climate change, which continue to hamper the continent\u2019s development.<\/p>\n

He began by acknowledging the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in convening the forum, and quickly turned attention to the global sustainability agenda, which, he argued, has yet to deliver its promised benefits, especially for Africa.<\/p>\n

The Head of State emphasized that political commitments often lack the necessary action, leaving Africa vulnerable in the face of escalating climate risks. <\/p>\n

\u201cAs one of the world\u2019s fastest-growing regions, Africa\u2019s population is projected to double by 2050, creating immense pressure on its economies to meet increasing demands for water, food, energy, and jobs,\u201d Kagame said emphasizing that addressing these challenges requires affordable and scalable technologies tailored to the realities of developing nations.<\/p>\n

\u201cRwanda has already made significant progress by fostering a pro-business environment with tax incentives and simplified immigration policies. The country has attracted global investments and supported various innovations. Innovation is the backbone of our approach to addressing pressing challenges,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Kagame highlighted the success of Zipline, a drone company launched in Rwanda to deliver medical supplies and now valued at $4 billion with operations spanning multiple continents. \u201cThis is an example of what Africa can achieve when we create the right environment for innovation,\u201d Kagame noted.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the importance of renewable energy and digital technologies, he argued they are insufficient on their own to fuel industrialization. \u201cAfrica\u2019s development requires energy solutions that are reliable, affordable, and capable of powering large-scale manufacturing. Without this, we are asking the continent to limit its growth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

To address this gap, Rwanda is preparing for small modular nuclear reactors to become part of its energy mix as this this is a clean and dependable power source that aligns with Africa\u2019s sustainability goals and industrial ambitions.<\/p>\n

He stressed the need for collaboration and fairness in the global sustainability agenda, saying that sustainable development is a collective effort and Africa cannot succeed alone, and neither can the world. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe need pragmatic and results-driven partnerships and Rwanda\u2019s cooperation with the United Arab Emirates through initiatives such as the Government Accelerator Programme and the One Million Coders Initiative are examples of impactful global partnerships,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Kagame called for greater inclusion of Africa in global sustainability efforts in the transition to a sustainable world pledging readiness on behalf of Rwanda to work with any nation committed to building a brighter and more equitable future.<\/p>\n

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