€40m to Rehabilitate Feeder Roads

{{Rwanda has received Euros €40million that will be used to finance the rehabilitation and maintenance of feeder roads across the country. }}

The funds follow an agreement signed Friday between government of Rwanda and the European Union (EU).

Finance Minister, Claver Gatete, signed on behalf of government while Michel Arrion, the Head of EU Delegation to Rwanda, signed on behalf of the European Union.

A network of 0ver 700km of feeder roads in the rural areas will be rehabilitated.

Minister Gatete noted, “Seven districts will benefit from the financing that starts this fiscal year. By improving the road network of rural secondary roads linking to major roads, it will make food more affordable for consumers and enhance food security in general.”

Ambassador Arrion said, “It is essential for farmers to be able to take their products to the market. An improved network of feeder roads will reduce transportation costs and have an immediate effect on food security in Rwanda.”

{Ambassador Arrion and Finance Minister, Claver Gatete after signing}